Braxton County School District, West Virginia

Braxton County School District is a unified school district in Braxton County, West Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 12,208 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 511 sq mi (1,323 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
12,208
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Braxton County
Land area
511 sq mi (1,323 km²)
Median household income
$50,331 ± $5,990
Median home value
$117,900 ± $8,283
Water area
5.54 sq mi (14.3 km²)
State
West Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5400120
Coordinates (central point)
38.699330, -80.731660

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Braxton County School District, largest first

  1. Northern District3,272 people
  2. Western District3,104 people
  3. Southern District3,057 people
  4. Eastern District2,775 people
  5. Sutton (town)797 people
  6. Gassaway (town)688 people
  7. Burnsville (town)547 people
  8. Flatwoods (town)319 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Gilmer County School District16 mi northwest
  2. Webster County School District21 mi southeast
  3. Calhoun County School District23 mi northwest
  4. Lewis County School District24 mi northeast
  5. Clay County School District25 mi southwest
  6. Nicholas County School District28 mi south

These share a boundary with Braxton County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Braxton County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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