George Washington High School vs. South Charleston High School
Should I attend George Washington High School or South Charleston High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
South Charleston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,192 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 990 students in grades 9-12, South Charleston High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,192 students
990 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#263 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
94%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
382
343
Grade 10 Students
274
230
Grade 11 Students
274
212
Grade 12 Students
262
205
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
6%
22%
% White
83%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%