South Charleston High School vs. George Washington High School
Should I attend South Charleston High School or George Washington 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
South Charleston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
990 students
1,192 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#17 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
76%
Graduation Rate
80%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
343
382
Grade 10 Students
230
274
Grade 11 Students
212
274
Grade 12 Students
205
262
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
22%
6%
% White
69%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%