Top Rankings
Kanawha County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 69 public schools serving 24,721 students in Kanawha County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Kanawha County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
69 Schools
714 Schools
# Students
24,721 Students
254,313 Students
# Teachers
1,647 Teachers
18,528 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Kanawha County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.20
# American Indian Students
13 Students
202 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
286 Students
1,598 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
255 Students
5,172 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
2,518 Students
10,465 Students
% Black Students
10%
4%
# White Students
20,197 Students
227,011 Students
% White Students
82%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
123 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,430 Students
9,742 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,179
13,016
# Students in K Grade:
1,592
17,438
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,553
15,878
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,735
18,048
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,735
17,752
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,633
17,983
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,706
18,294
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,873
19,184
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,943
19,688
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,905
19,846
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,284
20,814
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,010
20,206
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,822
18,561
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,751
17,605
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,428 is higher than the state median of $11,928. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,014 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$367 MM
$43 MM
Spending
$356 MM
$41 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,428
$11,928
Spending / Student
$14,014
$11,354
Best Kanawha County Schools School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holz Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | 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
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Kenna Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington High School
Math: 53% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Grades: 9-12
| 1,134 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Overbrook Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
218 Overbrook Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6179
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6179
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
John Adams Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2002 Presidential Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #77.
Herbert Hoover High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5096 Elk River Road North
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Rank: #88.
Montrose Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
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
| 234 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mary Ingles Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
559 Big Bottom Hollow Road
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1975
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1975
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pinch Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | 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: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #1111.
Saint Albans High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Kanawha Terrace
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212
Grades: 9-12
| 1,011 students
Rank: #1212.
Cross Lanes Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5525 Big Tyler Road
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1313.
Ruthlawn Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
736 Ruthdale Road
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #1414.
Sissonville Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Middle School Lane
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1993
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1993
Grades: 5-8
| 562 students
Rank: #1515.
Horace Mann Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 Maccorkle Avenue
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1971
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1971
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1616.
Shoals Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Dutch Rd
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #1717.
Nitro High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Park Avenue
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-4321
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-4321
Grades: 9-12
| 772 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Clendenin Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
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
| 225 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Elk Elementary Center
Math: 37% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3320 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Midland Trail Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Ferry St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Ruffner Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 Litz Drive
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-1130
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #2222.
Capital High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Greenbrier St
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-6500
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,215 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Alban Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2030 Harrison Avenue
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Andrews Heights Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7776 Coal River Road
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #2525.
Point Harmony Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5312 Big Tyler Road
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3482
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3482
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #2626.
South Charleston High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Eagle Way
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0352
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0352
Grades: 9-12
| 961 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Belle Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E 6th Street
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Chamberlain Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
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
| 203 students
Rank: #2929.
Elkview Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5090 N Elk River Rd
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1947
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1947
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Edgewood Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Hawks Ridge
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Nitro Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1921 19th Street
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-2451
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-2451
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Alum Creek Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4540 Brounland Road
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Flinn Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2006 Mcclure Parkway
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Grades: PK-4
| 424 students
Rank: #3434.
Riverside High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Warrior Way
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 348-1996
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 348-1996
Grades: 9-12
| 1,268 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5445 Big Tyler Road
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3310
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3310
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kanawha County Schools School District?
Kanawha County Schools School District manages 69 public schools serving 24,721 students.
What is the rank of Kanawha County Schools School District?
Kanawha County Schools School District is ranked #19 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kanawha County Schools School District?
82% of Kanawha County Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kanawha County Schools School District?
Kanawha County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Kanawha County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,014 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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