Kanawha County Schools


Summary:

The Kanawha County Schools district in West Virginia encompasses 63 schools, including 42 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 8 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population across a range of academic performance levels, with several standout schools that demonstrate exceptional educational outcomes.

Among the top-performing schools in the district are George Washington High School, ranked #1 in West Virginia and earning 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years, and Holz Elementary School, ranked #5 in the state and also receiving a 5-star rating. These schools boast significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages, with Holz Elementary achieving 100% proficiency in 3rd grade Math. In contrast, some schools, such as West Side Middle School and Grandview Elementary School, demonstrate lower academic performance, highlighting the disparities within the district.

The data also reveals variations in student-teacher ratios, ranging from 9.7 at George C. Weimer Elementary School to 25.4 at George Washington High School, as well as differences in per-student spending, from $10,179 at George Washington High School to $15,642 at Sharon Dawes Elementary School. These factors may contribute to the observed variations in academic performance across the district.

District Detail

 200 Elizabeth Street
Charleston, WV 25311

 (304) 348-7770

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 55 West Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 23,346

Primary Schools: 43
Middle Schools: 12
High Schools: 10
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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