For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,684 students in Braxton County, WV (there are , serving 12 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Braxton County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Braxton County, WV are Sutton Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Frametown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Braxton County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Braxton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Braxton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
288 N Hill Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
113 5th St
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304) 364-5291
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304) 364-5291
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Frametown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Jeanie Ellis Dr
Frametown, WV 26623
(304) 364-5526
Frametown, WV 26623
(304) 364-5526
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #44.
Braxton County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Jerry Burton Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-7331
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-7331
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
228 Kanawha Ave
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Rank: #66.
Braxton County Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Carter Braxton Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Little Birch Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Little Birch Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
Rank: #88.
Flatwoods Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
142 Flatwoods Corner Rd
Flatwoods, WV 26621
(304) 765-5821
Flatwoods, WV 26621
(304) 765-5821
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Braxton County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Braxton County, WV include Sutton Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Frametown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Braxton County?
8 public schools are located in Braxton County.
What percentage of students in Braxton County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Braxton County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Braxton County?
Braxton County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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