Best Schools in Kanawha County, WV
Kanawha County, WV has a total of 80 schools including 12 high schools, 14 middle schools and 48 elementary schools. A total of 27,227 students attend Kanawha County, WV schools. On average, schools in Kanawha County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kanawha County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Kanawha County, WV
Kanawha County, WV has 12 high schools with 8,870 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 Kanawha County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kanawha County meet expectations.
1. George Washington High School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
2. Herbert Hoover High School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students
3. Saint Albans High School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 993 Students
4. Nitro High School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 827 Students
5. Capital High School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1086 Students
6. South Charleston High School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 952 Students
7. Riverside High School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
8. Sissonville High School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
9. Clay County High School
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Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 533 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kanawha County, WV
Kanawha County, WV has 14 middle schools with 6,156 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 Kanawha County score 26% 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 Kanawha County don't meet expectations.
1. John Adams Middle School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
2. Horace Mann Middle School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
3. Sissonville Middle School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 541 Students
4. Elkview Middle School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
5. Andrew Jackson Middle School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
6. Hayes Middle School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
7. Clay Middle School
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Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
8. Dunbar Middle School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 300 Students
9. South Charleston Middle School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students
10. Mckinley Middle School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kanawha County, WV
Kanawha County, WV has 48 elementary schools with 11,653 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 Kanawha County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kanawha County don't meet expectations.
1. Kenna Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
2. Holz Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
3. Weberwood Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
4. Overbrook Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 349 Students
5. Cross Lanes Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
6. H E White Elementary School
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Clay County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 71 Students
7. Montrose Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
8. Shoals Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students
9. Ruthlawn Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 Students
10. Ruffner Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kanawha County, WV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kanawha County, WV has a total population of 180,745 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kanawha County, WV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kanawha County, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kanawha County, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kanawha County, WV.
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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