For the 2026 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, Frametown Elementary School and Davis 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 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Braxton County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Public Schools in Braxton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
288 N Hill Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Frametown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
113 5th St
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304) 364-5291
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304) 364-5291
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Braxton County High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Braxton County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Carter Braxton Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
228 Kanawha Ave
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Little Birch Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Flatwoods Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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, Frametown Elementary School and Davis 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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