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 2024 school year, there are 68 public schools serving 24,392 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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
68 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
24,392 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
1,494 Teachers
18,479 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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 86% has stayed relatively flat 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
86%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.21
# American Indian Students
16 Students
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
280 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
252 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
2,533 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
11%
4%
# White Students
19,827 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
81%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,464 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,276
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
1,688
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,576
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,520
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,707
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,693
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,611
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,731
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,831
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,907
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,556
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,807
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,718
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,771
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,708 is higher than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,306 is higher than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$408 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$422 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,708
$15,540
Spending / Student
$17,306
$14,737
Best Kanawha County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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
| 276 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
| 170 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
| 1,192 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
| 261 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
| 366 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
| 712 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
| 776 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
| 215 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
| 154 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: K-5
| 320 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
| 977 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
| 295 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
| 238 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
| 554 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
| 430 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
| 215 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
| 804 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
| 308 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
| 494 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
| 153 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
| 264 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
| 1,163 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
| 251 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
| 261 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
| 453 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
| 990 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
| 287 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
| 213 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
| 594 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
| 384 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
| 353 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
| 172 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
| 412 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
| 1,263 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
| 593 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kanawha County Schools School District?
Kanawha County Schools School District manages 68 public schools serving 24,392 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?
81% of Kanawha County Schools School District students are White, 11% 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 17:1, 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 $17,306 is higher than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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