Summers County Schools

The Summers County Schools district in West Virginia consists of 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 combined 6-12 high school. The district's schools have a predominantly white student population and generally underperform the state averages in math and English Language Arts proficiency, with some exceptions.

Jumping Branch Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 176 out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools and achieving a 3-out-of-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the district and state averages in several key test score metrics, including 58.3% proficiency in 4th grade math and 50% proficiency in 4th grade English Language Arts. In contrast, Hinton Area Elementary was ranked 367 out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools, indicating a wide range in the quality of education across the district.

The data also suggests a potential relationship between spending and performance, as Jumping Branch Elementary School, the highest-performing school, had the highest per-student spending. However, the district as a whole lacks diversity, with white students making up the vast majority of the student population. To address the significant underperformance compared to state averages, the Summers County Schools district may need to identify and address the root causes of this issue, such as resource allocation, teaching quality, and student support.