Summary:
The 26651 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Nicholas County Schools district. While the district is ranked 29th out of 55 in West Virginia with a 3-star rating, some standout schools in the area include Glade Creek Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with strong performance in mathematics, and Zela Elementary School, which stands out for its extremely small size of just 80 students, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.
Across the schools, the student population is predominantly white, ranging from 96.95% to 100% white students. Test scores vary, with Glade Creek Elementary and Summersville Elementary generally outperforming the other schools, especially in mathematics. However, Nicholas County High School lags behind the state averages in all subject areas, which may be an area for the district to focus on improving.
Spending per student ranges from $10,254 at Glade Creek Elementary to $15,250 at Zela Elementary, with student-teacher ratios varying from 9.4 at Zela to 17.8 at Glade Creek. While the data does not provide specific free/reduced lunch rates, this is an important factor to consider when analyzing school performance and the overall context of the schools in the 26651 zip code area.
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