Summary:
The city of Summersville, West Virginia is home to 5 schools serving grades K-12, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area display a range of academic performance, with Glade Creek Elementary School standing out as the highest-performing school, while Zela Elementary School struggles academically.
Glade Creek Elementary School is the top-ranked school in the data set, ranking 116th out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 3-star rating. The school consistently performs well on state assessments, with 80% proficiency in Math and ELA for 4th grade. In contrast, Zela Elementary School is the lowest-ranked school, ranking 340th out of 368 elementary schools, with struggling academic performance across all grades. Despite having the lowest student-teacher ratio and one of the highest per-student spending levels, Zela Elementary's challenges suggest that factors beyond just resources and class size may be contributing to its poor outcomes.
The schools in Summersville also display a notable lack of racial diversity, with the majority of students being White, ranging from 96.95% to 100% across the district. This homogeneity may be an area for further exploration. Additionally, Nicholas County High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 38th in 2021-2022 to 65th in 2023-2024, which warrants further investigation. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in Summersville, highlighting both areas of strength and areas in need of improvement within the Nicholas County Schools district.
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