Top Rankings
Kanawha County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 55 public elementary schools serving 16,204 students in Kanawha County Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in West Virginia.
Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
67 Schools
548 Schools
# Students
23,864 Students
175,688 Students
# Teachers
1,469 Teachers
13,092 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Kanawha County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
28%
Graduation Rate
88%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.21
# American Indian Students
17 Students
122 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
266 Students
1,069 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
243 Students
3,654 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
2,415 Students
6,949 Students
% Black Students
10%
4%
# White Students
19,382 Students
155,665 Students
% White Students
81%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,521 Students
8,142 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,295
13,987
# Students in K Grade:
1,572
17,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,686
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,556
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,518
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,667
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,700
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,640
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,705
17,730
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,787
18,474
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,330
993
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,043
943
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,648
796
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,717
818
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,078 is higher than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,689 is higher than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$408 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$422 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,078
$15,635
Spending / Student
$17,689
$14,827
Best Kanawha County Schools School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Kenna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Weberwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
732 Gordon Road
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
John Adams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2002 Presidential Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #55.
Overbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
218 Overbrook Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6179
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6179
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
Cross Lanes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5525 Big Tyler Road
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #77.
Ruthlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
736 Ruthdale Road
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #88.
Montrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Montrose Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #99.
Andrews Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7776 Coal River Road
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pinch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 South Pinch Rd
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1943
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1943
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Shoals Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Dutch Rd
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #1212.
Midland Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ferry St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #1313.
Mary Ingles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Big Bottom Hollow Road
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1975
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1975
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #1414.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Helene Street
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1515.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5445 Big Tyler Road
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3310
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3310
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #1616.
Clendenin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5120 Elk River Road N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5311
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5311
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1717.
Elk Elementary Center
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3320 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Chamberlain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4901 Venable Av S E
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Flinn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2006 Mcclure Parkway
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Grades: PK-4
| 439 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Kanawha City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3601 Staunton Avenue Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #2121.
Horace Mann Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Maccorkle Avenue
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1971
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1971
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #2222.
Richmond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4620 Spring Hill Avenue
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #2323.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 John Street
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #2424.
Alban Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2030 Harrison Avenue
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #2525.
Elkview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5090 N Elk River Rd
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1947
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1947
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #2626.
Hayes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
830 Strawberry Road
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0222
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0222
Grades: 6-8
| 436 students
Rank: #2727.
Chesapeake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13620 Mccorkle Ave
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: #2828.
Alum Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4540 Brounland Road
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #2929.
Point Harmony Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5312 Big Tyler Road
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3482
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3482
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #3030.
Ruffner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
809 Litz Drive
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-1130
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #3131.
Sissonville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Middle School Lane
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1993
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1993
Grades: 5-8
| 541 students
Rank: #3232.
Anne Bailey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 Winfield Road
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0230
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0230
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #3333.
Mckinley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Kanawha Terrace
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0218
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0218
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: #3434.
Belle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 6th Street
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2089 Lakewood Drive
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0200
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0200
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
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