Very Good
#222 of 635 schools in WV
Top 35% in state
South Charleston Middle School
Middle School · Kanawha County Schools · South Charleston, WV
A Kanawha County Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 3rd Ave, South Charleston, WV 25303
- Math 26% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Charleston Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where South Charleston Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,016/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Charleston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,975
Median home value
$167,500
Median rent
$1,036/mo
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kcs Alternative LearningEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| West Side Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| John Adams Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Dunbar Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 297 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kanawha County Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #27 of 63
- District spending per student
- $14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Charleston Middle School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Charleston Middle School
South Charleston Middle School is a public middle school in South Charleston, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 364 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Charleston Middle School
What grades does South Charleston Middle School serve?
South Charleston Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Charleston Middle School?
South Charleston Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Charleston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Charleston Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Charleston Middle School rank in WV?
South Charleston Middle School ranks #222 of 635 schools in WV.
What is South Charleston Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Charleston Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Charleston Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Charleston Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Charleston Middle School a charter school?
No, South Charleston Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Charleston Middle School a Title I school?
No, South Charleston Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (304) 348-1918
- Area population (ZIP 25303)
- 6,987
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 25303; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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