For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 908 students in South Charleston, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in South Charleston, WV is South Charleston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Charleston, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in South Charleston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public high schools.
South Charleston, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Charleston High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in South Charleston, WV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Win Academy At Bvctc
Charter School
2001 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 734-6623
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 734-6623
Gr: 11-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in South Charleston, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in South Charleston, WV include South Charleston High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Charleston?
2 public high schools are located in South Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in South Charleston?
South Charleston public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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