Serving 385 students in grades 6-8, Horace Mann Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Horace Mann Middle School serves the southwest part of Charleston, WV, covering an area of approximately 17.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horace Mann Middle School's student population of 385 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Horace Mann Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#364 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
21%
4%
White
64%
87%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Mann Middle School's ranking?
Horace Mann Middle School is ranked #364 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Horace Mann Middle School often compared to?
Horace Mann Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Jackson Middle School, Hayes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Middle School?
385 students attend Horace Mann Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Horace Mann Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horace Mann Middle School?
Horace Mann Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Middle School offer ?
Horace Mann Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Horace Mann Middle School part of?
Horace Mann Middle School is part of Kanawha County Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
You may want to know that Horace Mann Middle School this year won the 2012 West Virginia Scholastic Chess Association Middle School States Chess Championship!
1 10/10/2025
The teachers have become not the best and students get treated like they are not worth's the principles time and kids are being punished for standing up for themselves and others around them. They claim to be a good school but it's nothing like that yeah some teachers are great and wonderful but the majority don't get the picture with today generation.
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