BRAXTON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
100 CARTER BRAXTON DRIVE
SUTTON, WV 26601
383 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Braxton County Middle School, located in Sutton, West Virginia, serves as the primary educational facility for middle-grade students within the Braxton County school district. Situated along Carter Braxton Drive, the school is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their adolescent years. The school serves as a central pillar for the local community, providing a structured environment that emphasizes core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular opportunities intended to foster student engagement.

As a rural West Virginia institution, Braxton County Middle School is characterized by its commitment to meeting the unique needs of its student population in a small-town setting. The school typically focuses on preparing students for the rigors of Braxton County High School by emphasizing state academic standards, technology integration, and character development. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and community values, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the youth in the Sutton area.
383
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    372 (97.1 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)765-2644
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 128
Grade 7 123
Grade 8 132
Gender Ratio