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"The 4-C Economic Development Authority and I have partnered to help grow businesses in southern West Virginia since its inception in 1988. The 4-C EDA continues to be a great economic development resource for our region and I look forward to continuing our work together to create additional jobs and economic development opportunities in Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh and Summers Counties. Their work is appreciated and certainly does not go unnoticed."

Congressman Nick Rahall
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Local School Systems of the New River Gorge

One of the most important decisions when it comes to relocating your family is the quality and breadth of the local school systems. This page is intended to be a starting point for your research into the education system in Southern West Virginia.

In West Virginia, approximately 52% of the total state revenue is dedicated to education. This translates into a student teacher ratio of 14:1. And over 95% of WV's educators are fully qualified in what they teach.

In recent publications by Education Week, West Virginia was ranked first in the nation in the adoption of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Education Week also ranked West Virginia second in standards, and accountability, teacher quality, school climate, equity, and spending.

West Virginia's after school programs were selected as the national model for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers 2006 Summer Institute.

West Virginia was the only state to receive the International Reading Association's Five Star Policy Award for a fourth consecutive year in 2006. No other state has received the honor more than twice.

The college going rate of high school graduates in West Virginia has increased 11.3% since 1997 and exceeds the national average.

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Links To Further Information

The West Virginia Department of Education is the jumping off point for information regarding public schools.

The Regional Education Service Agencies are liasons between the Department of Education and the local school districts. They routinely conduct assessment tests and feasibility studies.

The Fayette County Board of Education administers 13 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 6 highschools and the Fayetteville Institute of Technology.

The Nicholas County Board of Education administers 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools and the Nicholas County Career and technical center. 

The Raleigh County Board of Education administers 19 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 4 high schools and the Academy of Careers and Technology.

The Summers County Board of Education administers 3 elementary schools, a middle school and a high school.