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Mt. Nebo Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

13^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Mt. Nebo Elementary School is a small, rural school in Mount Nebo, WV, serving 105 students in grades PK-5 as part of Nicholas County Schools. Despite its size, this school is an academic powerhouse, ranking 13th out of 355 elementary schools statewide (96th percentile) and earning a 5-star rating.

The most striking finding is the school's exceptional performance in math. With 78.9% of students proficient, Mt. Nebo's math scores are more than double the district average (36.6%) and nearly 40 percentage points above the state average (39.4%). English Language Arts proficiency is equally impressive at 71.2%, compared to 47.6% statewide. This success is consistent across all grade levels—3rd, 4th, and 5th graders all score well above 68% in both subjects. The school also achieves remarkable results with students from low socio-economic backgrounds, ranking 5th statewide with this population. Mt. Nebo is clearly the top performer in its district, outpacing the next closest school, Mt. Lookout Elementary, by 12 percentage points in math. The contrast with nearby Cherry River Elementary (just 16 miles away) is stark—Mt. Nebo's math proficiency is nearly 2.5 times higher.

This school's success is a remarkable turnaround story. After ranking in the 67th percentile in 2018-2019, Mt. Nebo climbed to the 99th percentile in consecutive years (2023-2024 and 2024-2025) before settling at its current 96th percentile ranking. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.1, the school demonstrates that small, rural schools can achieve exceptional outcomes. One area to watch is science proficiency (47.1%), which, while above state averages, lags behind the school's math and ELA scores. Overall, Mt. Nebo is a model for rural education, proving that effective instruction and a strong school culture can overcome the challenges often associated with small, remote schools.

105

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,419

Per pupil spending ?

44.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

110 Schoolhouse Ln
Mount Nebo, WV 26679-8235

(304) 872-2440

District: Nicholas County Schools

Students who attend Mt. Nebo Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Summersville Middle School
High:	Nicholas County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.1%

Asian:

1.9%

African American:

1.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 87th percentile in 2016 → 96th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (71% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of West Virginia elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg41%

West Virginia avg44%

13^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 4% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 8Elementary Schools in the Nicholas County Schools

24^th of 55Nicholas 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	92.4	13 of 355	96.3%	★★★★★
2025	97.9	3 of 355	99.2%	★★★★★
2024	98.6	3 of 368	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	80.5	50 of 368	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	81.8	42 of 375	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	81.0	44 of 380	88.4%	★★★★☆
2019	62.0	125 of 383	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.2	230 of 392	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	72.8	78 of 399	80.5%	★★★★☆
2016	78.1	53 of 402	86.8%	★★★★☆
2015	60.6	125 of 408	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	86.7	23 of 422	94.5%	★★★★★
2013	53.3	170 of 428	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.1	167 of 426	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	52.0	190 of 426	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.4	166 of 427	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	77.7	54 of 420	87.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2023	59.6	108 of 317	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.0	60 of 339	82.3%	★★★★☆
2018	41.2	231 of 366	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	63.3	107 of 381	71.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	93.1	6 of 315	98.1%	★★★★★
2021	59.6	92 of 335	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	52.8	163 of 368	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	76.9	55 of 382	85.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	78.3	43 of 303	85.8%	★★★★☆
2025	91.4	11 of 305	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	98.2	1 of 325	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	89.3	14 of 322	95.7%	★★★★★
2021	86.1	27 of 333	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	62.4	124 of 364	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	77.7	49 of 382	87.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	49.6	152 of 377	59.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	91.5	14 of 353	96.0%	★★★★★
2025	97.4	3 of 353	99.2%	★★★★★
2024	98.3	3 of 367	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	79.1	56 of 366	84.7%	★★★★☆
2022	80.5	44 of 373	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	79.8	47 of 376	87.5%	★★★★☆
2019	60.9	129 of 373	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.7	220 of 374	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	71.5	81 of 382	78.8%	★★★★☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)98th percentile~ school

White (2026)96th percentile~ school

Male (2026)86th percentile-11 vs school

Female (2023)66th percentile-20 vs school

Special Education (2017)60th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics79%+40 vs state

English Language Arts71%+24 vs state

Science47%+12 vs state

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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 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics All Grades	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mt. Nebo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Schoolhouse Ln	Mount Nebo	26679	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 872-2440	105	8	13.1	44.1%	102 (97.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92.4	13^th of 355 public elementary schools	96.3%		97.9	3^rd of 355 public elementary schools	99.2%	10	84.2	75.0	76.5	78.9	68.4	68.8	76.5	71.2	47.1	$12,419	$2,274	$10,145
Mt. Lookout Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1945 E Mount Lookout Rd	Mount Lookout	26678	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 872-2731	121	9	13.4	55.7%	119 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	85.6	36^th of 355 public elementary schools	89.9%		84.7	33^rd of 355 public elementary schools	90.7%	3	66.7	75.0	58.8	66.7	66.7	81.3	58.8	68.5	52.9	$12,669	$3,340	$9,329
Summersville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	108 McKees Creek Rd	Summersville	26651	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 872-1421	331	24	13.7	51.7%	314 (94.9%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	44.3	200^th of 355 public elementary schools	43.7%		42.9	206^th of 355 public elementary schools	42.0%	6	57.6	38.6	47.9	47.2	36.4	40.9	56.3	45.6	35.4	$11,214	$1,998	$9,216
Zela Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	165 Country Rd	Summersville	26651	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 872-1481	67	7	9.5	64.7%	67 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40	223^rd of 355 public elementary schools	37.2%		23.3	308^th of 355 public elementary schools	13.2%	85	35.7	40.0		35.7	35.7	70.0		46.4		$19,783	$3,942	$15,841
Panther Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10068 Canvas Nettie Road	Nettie	26681	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 846-6808	211	15	14.0	51.1%	207 (98.1%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	77.1	55^th of 355 public elementary schools	84.5%		77.6	55^th of 355 public elementary schools	84.5%		68.8	52.4	81.8	64.6	58.1	50.0	68.2	56.8	50.0	$12,282	$2,131	$10,151
Glade Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7950 Webster Rd	Summersville	26651	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 872-2882	124	8	15.5	44.7%	119 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.2	189^th of 355 public elementary schools	46.8%		67.8	91^st of 355 public elementary schools	74.4%	98	77.8	63.2	41.2	61.1	61.1	36.8	23.5	40.7	17.7	$10,104	$1,669	$8,434
Divide Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	334 Propps Rdg Rd	Lookout	25868	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 574-1443	189	14	13.4	44.8%	183 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	19.1	323^rd of 355 public elementary schools	9.0%		22	313^th of 355 public elementary schools	11.8%	10	43.5	32.4	30.5	34.4	34.8	35.3	29.7	33.0	24.9	$11,506	$1,186	$10,321
Crichton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	133 School St	Quinwood	25981	Greenbrier County	Greenbrier County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 438-6958	91	10	8.8	67.8%	89 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	44	205^th of 355 public elementary schools	42.3%		42.1	212^th of 355 public elementary schools	40.3%	7	41.7		60.0	40.7	33.3		30.0	25.9	50.0	$16,832	$2,230	$14,602
Gauley River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 School St	Craigsville	26205	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 742-5271	295	20	14.7	57.3%	294 (99.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.5	278^th of 355 public elementary schools	21.7%		10	342^nd of 355 public elementary schools	3.7%	64	39.6	57.1	40.4	44.4	17.0	31.4	48.9	31.9	25.5	$10,538	$2,333	$8,205
Ansted Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	27 School St	Ansted	25812	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 658-5961	178	13	13.7	58.4%	173 (97.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	53.3	164^th of 355 public elementary schools	53.8%		31.5	267^th of 355 public elementary schools	24.8%	103	55.6	55.4	39.4	47.8	38.9	55.4	54.6	50.7	39.4	$12,032	$1,664	$10,368

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Nebo Elementary School

What district is Mt. Nebo Elementary School in?

Nicholas County Schools

How many students attend Mt. Nebo Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 105 students attended Mt. Nebo Elementary School.

Is Mt. Nebo Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Mt. Nebo Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 13^th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Mt. Nebo Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mt. Nebo Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Summersville Middle School
High : Nicholas County High School

What is the racial makeup of Mt. Nebo Elementary School?

Students at Mt. Nebo Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Asian.

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