For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,825 students in 26651, WV (there are , serving 132 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 26651, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 26651, WV are Glade Creek Elementary School, Summersville Elementary School and Nicholas County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26651 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26651, WV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26651, WV Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glade Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7950 Webster Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2882
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2882
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Summersville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Mckees Creek Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1421
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1421
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Nicholas County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Grizzley Ln
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2141
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2141
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Zela Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 Country Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1481
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1481
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Summersville Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Grizzley Ln
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-5092
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-5092
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 26651, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 26651, WV include Glade Creek Elementary School, Summersville Elementary School and Nicholas County High School.
How many public schools are located in 26651?
5 public schools are located in 26651.
What percentage of students in 26651 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 26651 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 26651?
26651 public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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