Home › West Virginia › Charleston
Best Schools in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV
South Ruffner, Charleston, WV has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,694 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in South Ruffner don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV
The top high schools in South Ruffner, 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
Best Middle Schools in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV
The top middle schools in South Ruffner, 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. Horace Mann Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV
The top elementary schools in South Ruffner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Overbrook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
2. Chamberlain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
3. Kanawha City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
4. Piedmont Year-round Education
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
5. Mountaineer Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountaineer Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 172 Students
6. Charleston Montessori Inc.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Montessori Inc. • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 75 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Ruffner, Charleston, WV has a total population of 3,630 with 42% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Ruffner, 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 Ruffner, Charleston, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Ruffner, 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 Ruffner, Charleston, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV
How many schools are in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV?
South Ruffner, Charleston, WV has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,694 students in total.
How do schools in South Ruffner perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in South Ruffner score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in South Ruffner don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Ruffner?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near South Ruffner, Charleston, WV
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations