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Best Schools in South Charleston, WV
South Charleston, WV has 16 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,204 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in South Charleston meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Charleston, WV
The top high schools in South Charleston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
2. Capital High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1086 Students
3. South Charleston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 952 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Charleston, WV
The top middle schools in South Charleston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Adams Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
2. Dunbar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 300 Students
3. South Charleston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students
4. West Side Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Charleston, WV
The top elementary schools in South Charleston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kenna Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
2. Weberwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
3. Montrose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
4. Ruthlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 Students
5. Alum Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
6. Richmond Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
7. Dunbar Intermediate Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 252 Students
8. Bridgeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
9. Dunbar Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 297 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
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 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
19.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 South Charleston, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Charleston, WV
How many schools are in South Charleston, WV?
South Charleston, WV has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,204 students in total.
How do schools in South Charleston perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in South Charleston score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in South Charleston meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Charleston?
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: 27%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in South Charleston
4 of 4 schools in South Charleston carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1D: 2F: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in South Charleston. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.