Best Schools in Kanawha, WV
Kanawha, WV has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,877 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Kanawha exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kanawha, WV
The top high schools in Kanawha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkersburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1651 Students
2. Parkersburg South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1454 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kanawha, WV
The top middle schools in Kanawha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
2. Edison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kanawha, WV
The top elementary schools in Kanawha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kanawha Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
2. Mineral Wells Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Kanawha, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kanawha, WV
How many schools are in Kanawha, WV?
Kanawha, WV has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,877 students in total.
How do schools in Kanawha perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Kanawha score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Kanawha exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kanawha?
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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