Nichols Elementary School

Nichols Elementary School serves 237 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Barboursville, West Virginia. This regular public school maintains a comfortable student-teacher ratio of 14.8 to 1 with 16 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 108th out of 641 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 83rd percentile.

With an impressive academic score of 9.0 out of 10, Nichols Elementary shows particular strength in literacy, with 57% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading. Math performance shows 52% of students meeting proficiency standards across grade levels. Located on Erwin Road, the school serves families in the 25504 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $61,650 and median home values average $160,100.

The community has a 28% college graduation rate and maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 12.4%, reflecting a stable middle-class neighborhood. Nichols Elementary operates within Cabell County's mid-size suburban setting, providing students with both community connections and access to broader educational resources.