For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,173 students in Kanawha County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Kanawha County, WV are George Washington High School, Saint Albans High School and Herbert Hoover High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanawha County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Kanawha County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public high schools.
Kanawha County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is George Washington High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kanawha County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #22.
Saint Albans High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Kanawha Terrace
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212
Grades: 9-12
| 993 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Herbert Hoover High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5096 Elk River Road North
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nitro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Park Avenue
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-4321
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-4321
Grades: 9-12
| 827 students
Rank: #55.
Sissonville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6100 Sissonville Dr.
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1954
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1954
Grades: 9-12
| 563 students
Rank: #66.
South Charleston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Eagle Way
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0352
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0352
Grades: 9-12
| 952 students
Rank: #77.
Capital High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Greenbrier St
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-6500
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,086 students
Rank: #88.
Riverside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Warrior Way
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 348-1996
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 348-1996
Grades: 9-12
| 1,220 students
Rank: #99.
Chandler Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 School Street
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-6133
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-6133
Grades: PK-12
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Virginia Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3508 Staunton Avenue 3rd Floor
Charleston, WV 25339
(855) 637-1441
Charleston, WV 25339
(855) 637-1441
Grades: K-10
| 398 students
Kanawha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 1 Box 425a
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1912
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1912
Grades: K-4
| 155 students
5120 Elk River Road N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
200 John Street
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 595-2541
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 595-2541
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
1900 School St
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1902
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1902
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
810 Grant St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6610
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6610
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
915 Beech Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
James H. Tiger Morton Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
60 Manfred Holland Way
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-3502
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-3502
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Mt Olive (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1900 Kanawha Blvd East
Charleston, WV 25305
Charleston, WV 25305
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
South Central Regional Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
820 Mallory Road
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0376
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0376
Grades: 5-12
| 34 students
Tyler Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4277 West Washington St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
195c Rutledge Rd
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-7701
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-7701
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
230 Costello St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 East Main Street
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 822-3521
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 822-3521
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
3508 Staunton Avenue, 3rd Floo
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 807-9370
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 807-9370
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kanawha County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Kanawha County, WV include George Washington High School, Saint Albans High School and Herbert Hoover High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kanawha County?
10 public high schools are located in Kanawha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kanawha County?
Kanawha County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Kanawha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kanawha County include: Saint Albans High School vs. Nitro High School, Sissonville High School vs. South Charleston High School, Capital High School vs. George Washington High School
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