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BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
8
Schools
1,726
Students
$13,977
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
—
Free Lunch Rate
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 1,726 students across 8 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,977 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05121
DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05152
FLATWOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05173
FRAMETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05151
LITTLE BIRCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–0584
SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05159
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BRAXTON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08383
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BRAXTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL09–12503
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,977Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
26%
State
51.8%
Local (property tax)
26.0%
Federal
22.2%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (26%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
1,726
Students
—
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS?
BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS has 8 public schools, serving a total of 1,726 students.
What is the graduation rate for BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $13,977 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.