Best High Schools in Kanawha, WV

Kanawha, WV has 2 high schools with 3,105 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 score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kanawha meet expectations.

1. Parkersburg High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1651 Students

2. Parkersburg South High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1454 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kanawha, WV

Kanawha, WV has 2 middle schools with 1,007 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 score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kanawha exceed expectations.

1. Hamilton Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students

2. Edison Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kanawha, WV

Kanawha, WV has 2 elementary schools with 765 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 score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kanawha meet expectations.

1. Kanawha Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students

2. Mineral Wells Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kanawha, WV

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

Community Factors

Kanawha, WV has a total population of 319 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kanawha, WV

4,877

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kanawha, WV.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

6.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.85 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kanawha, WV.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,948 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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