Best High Schools in Charleston, WV

Charleston, WV has 10 high schools with 8,436 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Charleston score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Charleston meet expectations.

1. George Washington High School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students

2. Herbert Hoover High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students

3. Saint Albans High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 993 Students

4. Nitro High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 827 Students

5. Capital High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1086 Students

6. South Charleston High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 952 Students

7. Riverside High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students

8. Sissonville High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students

9. Poca High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 446 Students

Best Middle Schools in Charleston, WV

Charleston, WV has 12 middle schools with 5,086 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Charleston score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Charleston don't meet expectations.

1. John Adams Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students

2. Horace Mann Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students

3. Sissonville Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 541 Students

4. Elkview Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students

5. Andrew Jackson Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students

6. Poca Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students

7. Dunbar Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 300 Students

8. South Charleston Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students

9. Mckinley Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students

10. East Bank Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Charleston, WV

Charleston, WV has 32 elementary schools with 7,984 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Charleston score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Charleston don't meet expectations.

1. Kenna Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students

2. Holz Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students

3. Weberwood Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students

4. Overbrook Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 349 Students

5. Cross Lanes Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students

6. Shoals Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students

7. Ruthlawn Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 Students

8. Ruffner Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students

9. Mary Ingles Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 135 Students

10. Elk Elementary Center

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Charleston, WV

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Charleston, WV has a total population of 76,605 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Charleston, WV

22,054

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Charleston, WV.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

19.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.46 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.85 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Charleston, WV.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Charleston, WV.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,674 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Charleston, WV Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Charleston, WV

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South Charleston, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rand, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Dunbar, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Loudendale, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fivemile, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Institute, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Jefferson, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Lower Belle, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Marmet, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Pinch, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations