Braxton County High School

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Braxton County High School ranks 32 nd of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Braxton County High School is a public high school in Sutton, West Virginia, serving 503 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Braxton County Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Braxton County High School has a predominantly white student population, similar to the nearby Gilmer County High School. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with 11th-grade proficiency rates ranging from 14.02% to 54.3% in English Language Arts, 18.6% to 26.6% in Mathematics, and 23.53% to 26.6% in Science. Compared to state averages, Braxton County High School's performance is generally higher in English Language Arts but lower in Mathematics and Science. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 12th to 97th out of West Virginia high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied from 1 to 5 stars.

Braxton County High School has shown varying performance among different student subgroups, with female students and students of Asian and multi-racial backgrounds generally performing better than their male and Hispanic counterparts. The school's performance for students with special needs and low socioeconomic status has also been mixed. While Braxton County High School outperforms the nearby Gilmer County High School, the gap in academic achievement and school rankings suggests opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of best practices between the two schools to improve overall educational outcomes in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

200 Jerry Burton Dr
Sutton, WV 26601-9768

(304) 765-7331

District: Braxton County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,280

Feeder schools for Braxton County High School:

Elementary:	Burnsville Elementary School
	Davis Elementary School
	Flatwoods Elementary School
	Frametown Elementary School
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	Little Birch Elementary School
	Sutton Elementary School
Middle:	Braxton County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 507

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

Two or more races:

2.4%

African American:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Braxton County High School ranks better than 71.4% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.13. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Braxton County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), two or more races (2.4%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Braxton County High School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Braxton County High School employs 36.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Braxton County High School is $11,280.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Braxton County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Braxton County High School 32^nd of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Braxton County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Braxton County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Braxton County Schools 41^st of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Braxton County High School

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Rank History for all students at Braxton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	45.23	70^th	111	36.9%
2010	30.80	89^th	112	20.5%
2011	45.37	69^th	113	38.9%
2012	23.65	96^th	113	15.0%
2013	32.38	84^th	114	26.3%
2014	28.83	97^th	115	15.7%
2015	31.01	89^th	117	23.9%
2016	71.47	25^th	119	79.0%
2017	82.56	12^th	122	90.2%
2018	67.91	29^th	115	74.8%
2019	33.34	77^th	114	32.5%
2021	51.00	54^th	113	52.2%
2022	45.09	60^th	112	46.4%
2023	45.37	59^th	112	47.3%
2024	69.13	32^nd	112	71.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Braxton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	67.15	14^th	62	77.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Braxton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	64.68	20^th	118	83.1%
2018	49.58	51^st	103	50.5%
2019	31.56	55^th	85	35.3%
2023	72.23	20^th	89	77.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Braxton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	91.96	3^rd	121	97.5%
2018	91.13	5^th	112	95.5%
2021	83.46	13^th	111	88.3%
2022	53.37	45^th	109	58.7%
2023	75.43	16^th	107	85.0%
2024	60.56	38^th	110	65.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Braxton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	75.22	14^th	119	88.2%
2018	49.29	59^th	111	46.8%
2019	33.00	71^st	109	34.9%
2021	63.51	43^rd	110	60.9%
2022	67.67	32^nd	108	70.4%
2023	28.63	77^th	108	28.7%
2024	62.28	35^th	110	68.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Braxton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.77	73^rd	84	13.1%
2022	54.90	37^th	91	59.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Braxton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	84.52	11^th	122	91.0%
2018	80.61	19^th	111	82.9%
2019	38.33	69^th	109	36.7%
2021	36.46	66^th	110	40.0%
2022	24.26	85^th	108	21.3%
2023	59.59	36^th	108	66.7%
2024	68.32	32^nd	109	70.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Braxton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	80.75	2^nd	47	95.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Braxton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	28.88	46^th	59	22.0%

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Rank History for White students at Braxton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	80.46	14^th	122	88.5%
2018	66.42	33^rd	113	70.8%
2019	30.86	79^th	112	29.5%
2021	42.91	61^st	113	46.0%
2022	45.35	57^th	111	48.6%
2023	40.64	66^th	112	41.1%
2024	62.62	41^st	111	63.1%

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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)

33%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Thursday, November 3, 2016

Good things are happening at BCHS, you can not argue with that data! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, November 2, 2016

The staff has undergone significant changes in recent years and is working as a team, incorporating not only the latest curriculum recommendations but student feedback. It's been a tough road, full of controversy, but the results speak for themselves! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, November 26, 2012

This school is terrible. Many of the teachers don't even try anymore. My daughter signed up to take an art class and the teacher didn't give any assignments. He just used it as a free period. She learned squat. Then there is the problem of drugs being used and sold on school grounds. My daughter even told me that one kid was sniffing drugs during class. Of course you have to expect that sort of thing when you consider how prevalent drug use is in the Sutton area. The kids are just doing what their parents have taught them. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Braxton County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	853	853
1990	834	4	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	844
1991	759	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	765
1992	772	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	777
1993	777	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	779
1994	744	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	746
1995	743	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	743
1996	743	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	743
1997	758	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	764
1998	762	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	769
1999	752	4	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	760
2000	735	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	740
2001	728	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
2002	731	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	737
2003	731	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	737
2004	763	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	767
2005	764	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	770
2006	772	2	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	780
2007	722	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	728
2008	692	2	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	700
2009	691	6	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	706
2010	677	5	2	2	0	0	0	0	686
2011	647	8	2	1	0	0	0	0	658
2012	598	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	608
2013	600	7	3	1	0	0	0	0	611
2014	595	4	5	0	0	0	0	0	604
2015	601	2	4	0	0	0	3	0	610
2016	569	1	5	0	0	0	5	0	580
2017	558	0	2	3	0	0	8	0	571
2018	534	3	2	2	0	0	8	0	549
2019	530	3	1	4	0	0	11	0	549
2020	535	1	1	4	0	0	12	0	553
2021	508	1	0	4	0	0	9	0	522
2022	505	0	0	2	0	0	9	0	516
2023	491	0	0	2	0	0	10	0	503
2024	492	2	0	1	0	0	12	0	507

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Braxton County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	853	58.0	14.7	n/a
1990	844	54.0	15.6	36.4
1991	765	57.9	13.2	38.8
1992	777	51.5	15.0	36.7
1993	779	52.6	14.8	35.8
1994	746	53.2	14.0	40.9
1995	743	51.0	14.6	32
1996	743	51.0	14.6	32
1997	764	51.5	14.8	37.6
1998	769	54.0	14.2	30.9
1999	760	53.0	14.3	43.9
2000	740	53.0	14.0	39.9
2001	733	51.5	14.2	40.7
2002	737	51.5	14.3	44.6
2003	737	51.5	14.3	44.6
2004	767	50.0	15.3	40.2
2005	770	49.5	15.6	46.6
2006	780	51.0	15.3	50.4
2007	728	52.0	14.0	47.5
2008	700	51.0	13.7	51.1
2009	706	50.5	14.0	48.9
2010	686	47.5	14.4	50.9
2011	658	50.4	13.0	48.6
2012	608	43.0	14.1	51.6
2013	611	40.5	15.0	57.6
2014	604	41.5	14.5	57.8
2015	610	40.0	15.2	33
2016	580	37.0	15.6	34.7
2017	571	40.0	14.2	30.6
2018	549	38.5	14.2	57.9
2019	549	36.5	15.0	43.4
2020	553	35.0	15.8	43
2021	522	36.5	14.3	44.6
2022	516	35.5	14.5	n/a
2023	503	36.5	13.7	n/a
2024	507	36.5	13.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Braxton County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	853	58.0	14.7	n/a
1990	844	54.0	15.6	36.4
1991	765	57.9	13.2	38.8
1992	777	51.5	15.0	36.7
1993	779	52.6	14.8	35.8
1994	746	53.2	14.0	40.9
1995	743	51.0	14.6	32
1996	743	51.0	14.6	32
1997	764	51.5	14.8	37.6
1998	769	54.0	14.2	30.9
1999	760	53.0	14.3	43.9
2000	740	53.0	14.0	39.9
2001	733	51.5	14.2	40.7
2002	737	51.5	14.3	44.6
2003	737	51.5	14.3	44.6
2004	767	50.0	15.3	40.2
2005	770	49.5	15.6	46.6
2006	780	51.0	15.3	50.4
2007	728	52.0	14.0	47.5
2008	700	51.0	13.7	51.1
2009	706	50.5	14.0	48.9
2010	686	47.5	14.4	50.9
2011	658	50.4	13.0	48.6
2012	608	43.0	14.1	51.6
2013	611	40.5	15.0	57.6
2014	604	41.5	14.5	57.8
2015	610	40.0	15.2	33
2016	580	37.0	15.6	34.7
2017	571	40.0	14.2	30.6
2018	549	38.5	14.2	57.9
2019	549	36.5	15.0	43.4
2020	553	35.0	15.8	43
2021	522	36.5	14.3	44.6
2022	516	35.5	14.5	n/a
2023	503	36.5	13.7	n/a
2024	507	36.5	13.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Braxton County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,453 (12.9%)	$9,827 (87.1%)	$11,280

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Braxton County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 77^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 59^th of 112 High schools	14.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Braxton County High School)	14.2	18.6	4.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Braxton County Schools)	14.2	18.6	4.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Braxton County High School)	51.8	42.9	8.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Braxton County Schools)	51.8	42.9	8.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Braxton County High School)	20.1	26.1	6.1%
11th Grade Science (Braxton County Schools)	20.1	26.1	6.1%
11th Grade Science (West Virginia)	29.2	27.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	549	503	8.4%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	530	491	7.4%
Two or More Races	11	10	9.1%

Schools Near Braxton County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)				WV Assessment Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Braxton County High School	Public	9-12	200 Jerry Burton Dr	Sutton	26601	Braxton County	Braxton County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 765-7331	507	37	13.8		492 (97.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	69.1	32^nd of 112 public high schools	71.4%		45.4	59^th of 112 public high schools	47.3%	27				21.1				54.3		26.6	$11,280	$1,453	$9,827
Gilmer County High School	Public	6-12	300 Pine St	Glenville	26351	Gilmer County	Gilmer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 462-7960	446	34	13.1		433 (97.1%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	16.4	97^th of 112 public high schools	13.4%		62.4	39^th of 112 public high schools	65.2%	58	25.9	23.9	13.9	8.1	35.2	20.9	26.4	37.1	20.8	16.1	$15,180	$1,272	$13,908

Frequently Asked Questions about Braxton County High School

Braxton County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Burnsville Elementary School
Elementary : Davis Elementary School
Elementary : Flatwoods Elementary School
Elementary : Frametown Elementary School
Elementary : Little Birch Elementary School
Elementary : Sutton Elementary School
Middle : Braxton County Middle School

How many students attend Braxton County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 507 students attended Braxton County High School.

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Rank History for Female students at Braxton County High School

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Rank History for Male students at Braxton County High School

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Enrollment information for Braxton County High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Braxton County High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Braxton County High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Braxton County High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Braxton County High School

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Schools Near Braxton County High School