Kanawha County Schools


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.

District Detail

 200 Elizabeth St
Charleston, WV 25311

 (304) 348-7770

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 55 West Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 23,085

Primary Schools: 39
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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