Kanawha County Schools School District
School District · Charleston, West Virginia
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
64
42 elem, 12 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,242
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
64
42 elem, 12 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,242
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Kanawha County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kanawha County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kenna Elementary School
Charleston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Alum Creek Elementary School
South Charleston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Flinn Elementary School
Charleston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#18 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,242
$182 vs West Virginia median
District size
23,433 students
Much larger than West Virginia median
The short answer
Kanawha County Schools ranks #18 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Kanawha County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 62 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kenna Elementary School (9.3/10), Alum Creek Elementary School (9.3/10), and Flinn Elementary School (9.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Kanawha County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (62 of 64). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenna Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Alum Creek Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Flinn Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Chamberlain Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Holz Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Shoals Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Sharon Dawes Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Nitro Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Malden Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Dunbar Intermediate Center | 8.7 / 10 |
See all 64 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kanawha County Schools
Kanawha County Schools is a Charleston, West Virginia school district serving 64 schools. The district educates 23,433 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $14,242 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Kanawha County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Alum Creek Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Kanawha County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 41.8% and ELA proficiency of 45.0%.
The district includes 42 elementary schools , 12 middle schools , and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Kanawha County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kanawha County Schools with test data.
Schools in Kanawha County Schools
64 schools Elementary Schools 42
Middle Schools 12
High Schools 8
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Charleston
- Total Enrollment
- 23,433
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,796
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Kanawha County Schools has 64 schools in total — 42 elementary, 12 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kanawha County Schools?
The average composite rating for Kanawha County Schools is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kanawha County Schools?
Kanawha County Schools spends $14,242 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kanawha County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kanawha County Schools is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kanawha County Schools?
Alum Creek Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Kanawha County Schools with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Kanawha County Schools?
Across schools in Kanawha County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kanawha County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Kanawha County Schools has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 64 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in West Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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