For the 2025 school year, there are 70 public schools serving 24,573 students in Kanawha County, WV (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,799 private students). 93% 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 Overbrook 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 34% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Kanawha County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kanawha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Overbrook Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
218 Oakwood Road
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6179
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6179
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Weberwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
732 Gordon Dr
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Rock Branch Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4616 1st Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-0078
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-0078
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
George Washington High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Gr: 9-12 | 1,186 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cross Lanes Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ruthlawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
736 Ruthdale Rd
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Andrews Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7776 Coal River Rd
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Midland Trail Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Ferry St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Gr: PK-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Dutch Rd
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Saint Albans High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Kanawha Ter
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212
Gr: 9-12 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Montrose Dr
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Pinch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Pinch Rd
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1943
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1943
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1616.
Chesapeake Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13620 Maccorkle Ave
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1717.
Herbert Hoover High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5096 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Gr: 9-12 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1818.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5445 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3310
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3310
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Belle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E 6th St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Chamberlain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4901 Venable Ave
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Flinn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2006 Mcclure Pkwy
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Gr: PK-4 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Kanawha City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 Staunton Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Nitro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Park Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-4321
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-4321
Gr: 9-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2525.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Helene St
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2626.
Elk Elementary Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3320 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2727.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2828.
Sissonville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6100 Sissonville Dr
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1954
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1954
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2929.
Mary Ingles Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
559 Big Bottom Hollow Road
Tad, WV 25201
(304) 348-1975
Tad, WV 25201
(304) 348-1975
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Alban Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2030 Harrison Ave
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Alum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4540 Brounland Rd
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3232.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4620 Spring Hill Ave
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3333.
Hayes Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
830 Strawberry Rd
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0222
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0222
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3434.
Capital High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Greenbrier St
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-6500
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3535.
Mckinley Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Kanawha Ter
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0218
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0218
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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Kanawha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Route 1 Box 425a
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1912
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1912
Gr: K-4 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
5120 Elk River Road N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
5120 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Garnet Career Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
422 Dickinson Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-6195
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-6195
915 Beech Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
James H. Tiger Morton Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
60 Manfred Holland Way
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-3502
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-3502
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: 5-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Tyler Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4277 West Washington St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
195c Rutledge Rd
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-7701
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-7701
Gr: K-5 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 1%
230 Costello St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 East Main Street
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 822-3521
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 822-3521
Gr: PK-12
3508 Staunton Avenue, 3rd Floo
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 807-9370
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 807-9370
Gr: K-12
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 Overbrook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kanawha County?
70 public schools are located in Kanawha County.
What percentage of students in Kanawha County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Kanawha County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kanawha County?
Kanawha County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Kanawha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kanawha County include: Shoals Elementary School vs. Elk Elementary Center, Anne Bailey Elementary School vs. Andrews Heights Elementary School, Cross Lanes Elementary School vs. Point Harmony Elementary School
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