Best Schools in Kanawha County, WV
Kanawha County, WV has 73 public schools (9 high, 13 middle, 46 elementary) serving 26,228 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Kanawha County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kanawha County, WV
The top high schools in Kanawha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top middle schools in Kanawha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in Kanawha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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 Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
5. Cross Lanes Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
6. Montrose Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
7. Shoals Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students
8. Ruthlawn Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 Students
9. Ruffner Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
10. Pinch Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 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.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Kanawha County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kanawha County, WV
How many schools are in Kanawha County, WV?
Kanawha County, WV has 73 public schools: 9 high schools, 13 middle schools and 46 elementary schools, serving 26,228 students in total.
How do schools in Kanawha County perform on state tests?
On average, 73 schools in Kanawha County score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Kanawha County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kanawha County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Kanawha County
16 places in Kanawha County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (16)
- Charleston (26)
- St Albans (8)
- Dunbar (4)
- Elkview (4)
- South Charleston (4)
- Belle (3)
- Nitro (2)
- Cedar Grove (1)
- Chesapeake (1)
- Cross Lanes (1)
- East Bank (1)
- Marmet (1)
- Miami (1)
- Pratt (1)
- Sissonville (1)
- Tornado (1)
School districts (1)
- Kanawha County Schools (64 schools)