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Best Nicholas County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 161 students in Nicholas County, WV (there are , serving 3,380 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
100% of private schools in Nicholas County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Nicholas County (2026-27)

Map of New Life Christian Academy
New Life Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Christian
899 Broad St
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1148
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Map of Summersville Sda School
Summersville Sda School
Gr: K-7 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
70 Friends R Fun Dr
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-0588
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Map of Trinity Baptist Academy
Trinity Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Baptist
30 Bunker St
Birch River, WV 26610
(304) 649-2406
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearNicholas County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20222
20212
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20154
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# Students
161 Students
13,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202554112179
202454108172
202367110174
202290125185
202190118180
202068101171
201954106175
201854105172
201756115180
201656112178
201545101167
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% Average Students of Color
3%
10%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20253%9%34%
20243%9%34%
20231%9%33%
20221%9%33%
20211%9%32%
20201%9%32%
20193%9%31%
20183%8%31%
20173%10%32%
20163%11%32%
20153%13%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20258:111:111:1
20248:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
20158:111:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20250.210.440.65
20240.210.440.65
20230.180.420.65
20220.160.430.64
20210.160.440.64
20200.140.410.64
20190.280.410.63
20180.280.400.63
20170.270.370.61
20160.270.370.61
20150.270.370.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%1%4%
20161%1%4%
20151%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20251%1%9%
20241%1%9%
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# Black Students
n/a
272 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
145 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
88%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202588%71%52%
202488%72%52%
202391%73%52%
202292%72%54%
202192%71%54%
202093%74%54%
201984%74%56%
201884%75%56%
201784%77%58%
201684%77%58%
201585%78%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
16 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
10%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20259%23%26%
20249%22%26%
20239%21%25%
20227%22%25%
20217%23%25%
20207%20%24%
201914%21%24%
201814%20%23%
201714%19%22%
201614%19%22%
201513%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Nicholas County, WV?
3 private schools are located in Nicholas County, WV.
What percentage of students in Nicholas County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Nicholas County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nicholas County?
100% of private schools in Nicholas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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