Summary:
Kenna Elementary School is the only public school in Kenna, West Virginia, serving grades Pre-K through 5 under the highly ranked Jackson County Schools district, which is rated #1 out of 54 districts in the state.
For parents considering this school, the standout feature is its strong overall academic performance. Kenna Elementary ranks 88th out of 355 elementary schools in West Virginia (75th percentile) with a 4-star rating, and it has shown remarkable improvement—jumping from the 60th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 75th percentile in 2025-2026. The school outperforms state averages in nearly every subject and grade level. In mathematics, proficiency rates are 58.2% overall, compared to 39.4% statewide, with particularly strong 3rd grade results at 63.2%. English Language Arts proficiency is 58.2% overall versus 47.6% statewide, highlighted by an impressive 68.6% proficiency in 4th grade. Science proficiency in 5th grade is 42.4%, above the state's 34.6% and showing a significant 7.8-point gain from the prior year.
However, there are two areas of concern. First, 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency is just 33.7%, which is nearly 11 points below the state average of 44.6%—a critical gap since 3rd grade is when students transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Second, math proficiency declines as students progress: 63.2% in 3rd grade, 62.9% in 4th grade, and 48.5% in 5th grade, a 14.4-point drop. With a favorable 13:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $12,380, the school has solid resources. While it is not the top performer within its #1-ranked district, Kenna Elementary offers a strong, above-average education with clear areas for targeted improvement.
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