Summary:
Zip code 25248, encompassing the rural community of Kenna, West Virginia, is home to just one school: Kenna Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a modest enrollment of 225 students.
As the only school in the area, Kenna Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, where 58.2% of students are proficient—nearly 19 percentage points above the state average. The school also exceeds state averages in English Language Arts by 10.6 points. This performance is bolstered by its affiliation with Jackson County Schools, the top-ranked district in West Virginia. The school itself earned a 4-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year, ranking 88th out of 355 elementary schools statewide. With a favorable 13:1 student-teacher ratio, the school offers a personalized learning environment that supports individualized attention.
However, the data reveals notable areas for concern. Third-grade ELA proficiency sits at just 33.7%, a dramatic 35-point gap compared to 4th grade (68.6%) and 5th grade (63.6%), suggesting a potential cohort-specific challenge or a transition issue in reading instruction. Additionally, math proficiency declines steadily by grade level, dropping from 63.2% in 3rd grade to 48.5% in 5th grade—13 points below the district average. On a positive note, 5th grade science proficiency improved significantly, rising from 34.6% to 42.4% year-over-year. The school's ranking has also fluctuated over recent years (88th, 142nd, and 95th), a common pattern for small schools where individual student performance can heavily influence aggregate metrics. Overall, Kenna Elementary School is a solid choice with clear strengths in math and a supportive district, though targeted interventions in 3rd grade reading and 5th grade math could help address the identified gaps.
Thank you for your feedback!