For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 6,367 students in Kanawha County, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kanawha County, WV are John Adams Middle School, Andrew Jackson Middle School and Hayes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanawha County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Kanawha County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kanawha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Elkview Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5090 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1947
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1947
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Horace Mann Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Maccorkle Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1971
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1971
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Sissonville Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Middle School Ln
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1993
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1993
Gr: 5-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Du Pont Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1798
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1798
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
South Charleston Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 3rd Ave
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1918
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1918
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Cedar Grove Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 John Street
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 595-2541
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 595-2541
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Dunbar Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 27th St
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0363
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0363
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
East Bank Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1st Ave And Brannon Street
East Bank, WV 25067
(304) 595-2311
East Bank, WV 25067
(304) 595-2311
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Kcs Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 School St
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-6133
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-6133
Gr: K-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
West Side Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
812 Park Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6123
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6123
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
West Virginia Virtual Academy
Charter School
3508 Staunton Ave 3rd Floor
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 807-9370
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 807-9370
Gr: K-11 | 936 students Minority enrollment: 15%
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 middle schools in Kanawha County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kanawha County, WV include John Adams Middle School, Andrew Jackson Middle School and Hayes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kanawha County?
15 public middle schools are located in Kanawha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kanawha County?
Kanawha County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Kanawha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kanawha County include: West Side Middle School vs. South Charleston Middle School, Hayes Middle School vs. Mckinley Middle School, East Bank Middle School vs. Du Pont Middle School
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