Summary:
Elkview, West Virginia, is served by four schools within the Kanawha County Schools district, which is rated 3 stars statewide, and together these schools educate approximately 2,020 students across elementary, middle, and high school grades.
For parents, the standout school in the area is Herbert Hoover High School, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 76th percentile statewide. It excels in English Language Arts, with 58.3% of 11th graders proficient, well above district and state averages, and boasts a strong 88.3% graduation rate. However, its math proficiency is a concern at just 22.3%, and recent trends show declines in ELA and science scores. At the middle school level, Elkview Middle School performs moderately, with 40.1% math and 45.0% ELA proficiency, and notably, its 7th graders outperform both 6th and 8th graders significantly. Among elementary schools, Clendenin Elementary School has shown the most dramatic improvement, jumping from a 1-star to a 3-star rating in one year, and its 5th-grade science scores (38.9%) exceed both district and state averages. Pinch Elementary School is the weakest performer overall, sitting at the 38th percentile, though its math and ELA scores are comparable to Clendenin's.
A key takeaway is the steep decline in math proficiency as students advance: elementary schools average around 50% proficiency, dropping to 40.1% at middle school and just 22.3% at high school—a 55% decrease. Additionally, there is a disconnect between spending and performance, as Clendenin has the highest per-student spending ($13,289) but not the highest scores, while Herbert Hoover spends the least ($10,698) yet ranks highest. Parents should also note that while Herbert Hoover is currently strong, its recent score declines in ELA and science suggest its ranking may be vulnerable in coming years.
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