Best High Schools in South Charleston, WV

South Charleston, WV has 3 high schools with 3,233 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 South Charleston score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South 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. 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

3. 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

Best Middle Schools in South Charleston, WV

South Charleston, WV has 4 middle schools with 1,732 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 South Charleston score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South 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. 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

3. 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

4. West Side Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Charleston, WV

South Charleston, WV has 9 elementary schools with 2,114 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 South Charleston score 30% 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 South 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. 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

3. Montrose Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students

4. 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

5. Alum Creek Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students

6. Richmond Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students

7. Dunbar Intermediate Center

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 252 Students

8. Bridgeview Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students

9. Grandview Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Charleston, WV

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

Community Factors

South Charleston, WV has a total population of 15,015 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Charleston, WV

7,079

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South 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-

19.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.70 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Charleston, WV.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,676 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near South Charleston, WV

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Dunbar, WV

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

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

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Jefferson, WV

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

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

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
St. Albans, WV

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

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rand, WV

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

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations