Top South Charleston Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 8 public schools in South Charleston, WV, serving 3,005 students. South Charleston has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
- South Charleston, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in South Charleston have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in South Charleston, WV are Montrose Elementary School, Alum Creek Elementary School and Weberwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 10% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the West Virginia public school average of 15:1.
Top South Charleston, WV Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Montrose Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 5%631 Montrose Drive10
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
Grades: PK-5 | 267 students
- Alum Creek Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10%Rt 7 Box 279a10
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
Grades: PK-5 | 188 students
- Weberwood Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:10/Top 10%732 Gordon Road10
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
Grades: PK-5 | 238 students
- Ruthlawn Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:10/Top 10%Rt 8 Box 42810
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
Grades: PK-5 | 260 students
- South Charleston Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30%400 Third Avenue10
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1918
Grades: 6-8 | 339 students
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- South Charleston High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1 Eagle Way10
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0352
Grades: 9-12 | 954 students
- Bridgeview Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50%5100 Ohio Street10
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0383
Grades: PK-5 | 475 students
- Richmond Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50%4620 Spring Hill Avenue10
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
Grades: PK-5 | 284 students
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