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Braxton County High School

Q: Is Braxton County High School a good school?

Braxton County High School ranks 28 th of 107 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

28^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 107 West Virginia High Schools

Better than 74% of West Virginia high schools

Summary

Braxton County High School in Sutton, WV, serves 481 students in grades 9-12 within the Braxton County Schools district, which ranks 30th out of 54 districts in the state. The school maintains a favorable 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio, and its most notable strength is an exceptional graduation rate of 97.4%—well above the state average of 92.8%—a figure the school has kept above 90% for five consecutive years.

Academically, the school shows a clear split: English Language Arts is a standout subject, with 60% of 11th graders proficient compared to the state's 51.2%, while mathematics remains a persistent challenge at just 17.3% proficiency versus the state's 20.6%. Science performance is solid at 26.4%, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform relatively well, ranking in the 71st percentile. However, the school's overall ranking has been highly volatile, swinging between a stellar 12th place (5 stars) in 2016-2017 and a disappointing 77th place (2 stars) in 2018-2019. The most recent year (2025-2026) shows a strong rebound to 29th place (4 stars), but this boom-bust pattern suggests performance is sensitive to individual student cohorts rather than systemic change. There is also a notable gender gap, with female students ranking 23rd while male students rank 43rd.

Compared to nearby Gilmer County High School (19 miles away), Braxton County outperforms in ELA (60% vs. 56.1%) and science (26.4% vs. 19.5%), while trailing slightly in math (17.3% vs. 22%). Graduation rates are nearly identical. Notably, Braxton County achieves these results while spending just $11,280 per student—nearly $4,000 less than Gilmer County's $15,180—suggesting efficient resource use. The school's support for special education students has fluctuated dramatically, from a 78th-percentile ranking in 2022-2023 to a 9th-percentile ranking in 2024-2025 before recovering to the 33rd percentile. Since the school's test scores exactly match district averages, it serves as the sole high school in the district, making its performance a direct reflection of the district's effectiveness.

481

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,211

Per pupil spending ?

44.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Jerry Burton Dr
Sutton, WV 26601-9768

(304) 765-7331

District: Braxton County Schools

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.0%

Two or more races:

3.1%

African American:

0.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 32nd percentile in 2019 → 74th in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the West Virginia average (93%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 74th (2026) from a 32nd-percentile low (2019)

✓Above the West Virginia median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg35%

West Virginia avg32%

28^th of 107

West Virginia public high schools ?

Top 26%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to top 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

33^rd of 55Braxton County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	67.9	28 of 107	73.8%	★★★★☆
2025	44.2	65 of 111	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	69.1	32 of 112	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	45.4	59 of 112	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.1	60 of 112	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.0	54 of 113	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.3	77 of 114	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	67.9	29 of 115	74.8%	★★★★☆
2017	82.6	12 of 122	90.2%	★★★★★
2016	71.5	25 of 119	79.0%	★★★★☆
2015	31.0	89 of 117	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	28.8	97 of 115	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	32.4	84 of 114	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	23.7	96 of 113	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	45.4	69 of 113	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	30.8	89 of 112	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	45.2	70 of 111	36.9%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	80.7	2 of 47	95.7%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	54.9	37 of 91	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	16.8	73 of 84	13.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	73.9	23 of 106	78.3%	★★★★☆
2025	61.6	35 of 107	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.3	35 of 110	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	28.6	77 of 108	28.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	67.7	32 of 108	70.4%	★★★★☆
2021	63.5	43 of 110	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.0	71 of 109	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.3	59 of 111	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	75.2	14 of 119	88.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	28.9	46 of 59	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	63.8	31 of 106	70.8%	★★★★☆
2025	48.8	51 of 109	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.6	38 of 110	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.4	16 of 107	85.0%	★★★★☆
2022	53.4	45 of 109	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	83.5	13 of 111	88.3%	★★★★☆
2018	91.1	5 of 112	95.5%	★★★★★
2017	92.0	3 of 121	97.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	52.0	43 of 106	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	23.2	85 of 106	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	68.3	32 of 109	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	59.6	36 of 108	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	24.3	85 of 108	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.5	66 of 110	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.3	69 of 109	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	80.6	19 of 111	82.9%	★★★★☆
2017	84.5	11 of 122	91.0%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	67.1	14 of 62	77.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	36.0	56 of 83	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	15.6	84 of 92	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	72.2	20 of 89	77.5%	★★★★☆
2019	31.6	55 of 85	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.6	51 of 103	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.7	20 of 118	83.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	67.9	29 of 107	72.9%	★★★★☆
2025	45.3	64 of 111	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.6	41 of 111	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.6	66 of 112	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.4	57 of 111	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.9	61 of 113	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.9	79 of 112	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	66.4	33 of 113	70.8%	★★★★☆
2017	80.5	14 of 122	88.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2017)96th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)78th percentile+4 vs school

Multi-racial (2017)77th percentile-13 vs school

White (2026)73rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)71st percentile-3 vs school

Male (2026)59th percentile-14 vs school

Disabled (2022)59th percentile+13 vs school

Special Education (2026)33rd percentile-41 vs school

Hispanic (2017)22nd percentile-68 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts60%+9 vs state

Science26%+3 vs state

Mathematics17%-3 vs state

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What people are saying

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)					WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)					WV Assessment Science (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2021)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Mathematics All Grades	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 English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science All Grades	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	481	39	12.3	44.6%	462 (96.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)	67.9	28^th of 107 public high schools	73.8%		44.2	65^th of 111 public high schools	41.4%	37				17.3					60.0			26.4		$11,211	$1,464	$9,747
Gilmer County High School	Public	6-12	300 Pine St	Glenville	26351	Gilmer County	Gilmer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 462-7960	421	34	12.3	47.3%	403 (95.7%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)								(n/a)	43.8	28.6	30.0	22.0	31.3	50.0	34.7	40.0	56.1	44.4	23.3	19.5	21.8	$11,851	$872	$10,979

Frequently Asked Questions about Braxton County High School

What is the racial makeup of Braxton County High School?

Students at Braxton County High School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into 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

What district is Braxton County High School in?

Braxton County Schools

Is Braxton County High School a good school?

Braxton County High School ranks 28^th of 107 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Braxton County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 481 students attended Braxton County High School.

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