For the 2024 school year, there are 71 public schools serving 24,875 students in Kanawha County, WV (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,031 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Kanawha County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Kanawha County, WV are Holz Elementary School, Kenna Elementary School and Weberwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanawha County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Kanawha County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kanawha County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holz Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Weberwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
732 Gordon Road
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2002 Presidential Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #55.
Overbrook Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
218 Overbrook Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6179
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6179
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
George Washington High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Grades: 9-12
| 1,192 students
Rank: #77.
Cross Lanes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5525 Big Tyler Road
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #88.
Ruthlawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
736 Ruthdale Road
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #99.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Montrose Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #1010.
Rock Branch Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4616 1st Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-1443
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-1443
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #1111.
Andrews Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7776 Coal River Road
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Pinch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 South Pinch Rd
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1943
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1943
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Dutch Rd
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #1414.
Midland Trail Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ferry St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #1515.
Saint Albans High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Kanawha Terrace
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212
Grades: 9-12
| 977 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Herbert Hoover High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5096 Elk River Road North
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Grades: 9-12
| 776 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Nitro High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Park Avenue
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-4321
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-4321
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Rank: #1818.
Mary Ingles Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Big Bottom Hollow Road
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1975
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1975
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #1919.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Helene Street
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #2020.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5445 Big Tyler Road
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3310
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3310
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #2121.
Sissonville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6100 Sissonville Dr.
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1954
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1954
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
Rank: #2222.
Clendenin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5120 Elk River Road N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5311
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5311
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #2323.
South Charleston High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Eagle Way
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0352
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0352
Grades: 9-12
| 990 students
Rank: #2424.
Elk Elementary Center
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3320 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Chamberlain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4901 Venable Av S E
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Flinn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2006 Mcclure Parkway
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Grades: PK-4
| 412 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Kanawha City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3601 Staunton Avenue Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #2828.
Horace Mann Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Maccorkle Avenue
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1971
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1971
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Rank: #2929.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4620 Spring Hill Avenue
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #3030.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 John Street
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #3131.
Alban Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2030 Harrison Avenue
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #3232.
Capital High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Greenbrier St
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-6500
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,163 students
Rank: #3333.
Elkview Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5090 N Elk River Rd
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1947
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1947
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #3434.
Hayes Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
830 Strawberry Road
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0222
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0222
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #3535.
Chesapeake Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13620 Mccorkle Ave
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
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Kanawha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 1 Box 425a
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1912
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1912
Grades: K-4
| 155 students
5120 Elk River Road N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
1900 School St
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1902
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1902
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
810 Grant St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6610
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6610
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
915 Beech Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
James H. Tiger Morton Juvenile Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
60 Manfred Holland Way
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-3502
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-3502
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Mt Olive (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1900 Kanawha Blvd East
Charleston, WV 25305
Charleston, WV 25305
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
South Central Regional Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
820 Mallory Road
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0376
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0376
Grades: 5-12
| 34 students
Tyler Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4277 West Washington St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
195c Rutledge Rd
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-7701
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-7701
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
230 Costello St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
301 East Main Street
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 822-3521
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 822-3521
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kanawha County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Kanawha County, WV include Holz Elementary School, Kenna Elementary School and Weberwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kanawha County, WV?
71 public schools are located in Kanawha County, WV.
What percentage of students in Kanawha County, WV go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Kanawha County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kanawha County, WV?
Kanawha County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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