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Kanawha County Schools


At a glance
22ndof 55 West Virginia districts▲ 8
Better than 60% of West Virginia districts
200 Elizabeth St
Charleston, WV 25311
·(304) 348-7770·All West Virginia district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 60% of districts
63
Schools
23,085
Students
7
5-star schools
Top rankedGeorge Washington High School2nd of 111 West Virginia high schools
Biggest riser
Malden Elementary School up 216 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Anne Bailey Elementary School 9.8 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
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1★
5 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Kanawha County Schools district in West Virginia encompasses 64 schools, including 43 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 8 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout institutions and areas for improvement across the district.

Among the top-performing schools are Holz Elementary School, ranked 2nd out of 355 West Virginia elementary schools, and Overbrook Elementary School, ranked 26th. These schools boast exceptional proficiency rates, with over 90% of students proficient in math and English language arts. At the high school level, Nitro High School and Saint Albans High School stand out, ranking 12th and 8th in the state, respectively, with over 60% of 11th graders proficient in English language arts.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing schools. For example, 11th grade math proficiency ranges from 10.1% at Riverside High School to 41.8% at George Washington High School. This underscores the need for targeted support and resources to address the challenges faced by underperforming schools and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students within the Kanawha County Schools district.

Ranking:
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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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