Kanawha County School District
- 200 ELIZABETH ST
- CHARLESTON, WV 25311
- (304) 348-7770
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 74.2% | 77.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 7.0% | 4.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,864 | $10,109 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.1 | 14.0 |
| Number of Schools | 73 | - |
| Number of Students | 28,465 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,889 | - |
District Test Scores
WESTEST2 - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.5% | 44.8% | |
| 2009 | 62.3% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.4% | 44.8% | |
| 2009 | 67.5% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.8% | 40.5% | |
| 2009 | 55.1% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.7% | 36.2% | |
| 2009 | 49.1% | - | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.9% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.8% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.6% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.9% | 35.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.9% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.6% | 36.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.5% | - | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.1% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.1% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.4% | 44.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.5% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.7% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 48.5% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.6% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.7% | - | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.6% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.9% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.1% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.2% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.1% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.8% | - | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.8% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.1% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.9% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.4% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.5% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.4% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 39.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.9% | - | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.2% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.7% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.5% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.5% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.2% | - | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.3% | 36.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.2% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.6% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.3% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.3% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.1% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.9% | 36.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | - | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.5% | 39.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.8% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.6% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.9% | 44.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | - | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.5% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.9% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.3% | 36.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.9% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.5% | - | |
Source: WV Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 28,465 | 15.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 1,261 |
| Kindergarten Students | 2,212 |
| 1st Grade Students | 2,227 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 2,206 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 2,071 |
| 4th Grade Students | 2,118 |
| 5th Grade Students | 2,105 |
| 6th Grade Students | 2,175 |
| 7th Grade Students | 2,103 |
| 8th Grade Students | 2,089 |
| 9th Grade Students | 2,470 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,940 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,734 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,770 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 27 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 409 |
| Hispanic | 188 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,697 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 24,107 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 14,644 |
| Female | 13,837 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,889 | 15.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 22 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 107 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 798 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 962 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 343 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 18 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 94 |
| Elementary | 41 |
| Secondary | 53 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 68 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,330 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 67 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 84 |
| School Administrators | 117 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 39 |
| Student Support Services | 149 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 874 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $301,889,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $108,850,000 | 36.1% |
| Property Tax | $95,740,000 | 31.7% |
| Other School Systems | $76,000 | 0.03% |
| Cities and Counties | $401,000 | 0.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,172,000 | 0.4% |
| School Lunch | $3,158,000 | 1.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $220,000 | 0.07% |
| Other Sales and Services | $2,034,000 | 0.7% |
| Sale of Property | $5,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $2,605,000 | 0.9% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $47,000 | 0.02% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,392,000 | 1.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $157,544,000 | 52.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $92,139,000 | 30.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $433,000 | 0.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $5,000 | 0.00% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $460,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $192,000 | 0.06% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,067,000 | 0.4% |
| Other Programs | $38,437,000 | 12.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $24,811,000 | 8.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $35,495,000 | 11.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $10,775,000 | 3.6% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $23,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $7,142,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Other | $14,720,000 | 4.9% |
| Direct - Other | $2,835,000 | 0.9% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $279,643,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $169,971,000 | 60.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $90,794,000 | 32.5% |
| Student Support | $12,491,000 | 4.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $7,991,000 | 2.6% |
| General Administration Support | $2,806,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $15,342,000 | 5.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $32,551,000 | 10.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $12,746,000 | 4.2% |
| Other Support Services | $6,867,000 | 2.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $18,878,000 | 6.8% |
| Food Services | $18,878,000 | 6.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 74.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,670 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 563 | 7.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Kanawha County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 73
- Students: 28,465
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,889
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| ALBAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2030 Harrison Ave
St. Albans, WV Public | PK-5 | 388 | 19.4 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ALUM CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Rt 7 Box 279a
South Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 198 | 14.7 |  Review This School |
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| ANDREW JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5445 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV Public | 6-8 | 676 | 16.3 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ANDREWS HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Coal River Rd
Tornado, WV Public | PK-5 | 366 | 18.3 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ANNE BAILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
405 Winfield Rd
St. Albans, WV Public | PK-5 | 373 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| BELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
401 East 6th St
Belle, WV Public | PK-5 | 306 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| BEN FRANKLIN VOCATIONAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
500 28th St
Dunbar, WV Public | PK-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| BONHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Route 1 Box 425a
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 224 | 11.5 | Review This School |
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| BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5120 Elk River Rd North
Elkview, WV Public | PK-5 | 166 | 17.5 | Review This School |
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| BRIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
5100 Ohio St
South Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 429 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| CABELL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
4277 West Washington St
Charleston, WV Public | 6-9 | 51 | 6.4 | Review This School |
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| CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1500 Greenbrier St
Charleston, WV Public | PK-12 | 1,197 | 14.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CARVER VOCATIONAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
4799 Midland Dr
Charleston, WV Public | PK-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| CEDAR GROVE COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
John St
Cedar Grove, WV Public | PK-5 | 331 | 13.2 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CEDAR GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
John St
Cedar Grove, WV Public | 6-8 | 184 | 12.7 | Review This School |
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| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
900 Helene St
St. Albans, WV Public | PK-5 | 383 | 19.2 | Review This School |
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| CHAMBERLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 4901 Venable Av South East
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 235 | 17.4 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CHANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1900 School St
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 213 | 11.2 | Review This School |
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| CHESAPEAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
13620 Mccorkle Ave
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 191 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| CLENDENIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
503 Maywood Ave
Clendenin, WV Public | PK-5 | 350 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| CROSS LANES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5525 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 392 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| DUNBAR INTERMEDIATE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1330 Myers Ave
Dunbar, WV Public | PK-5 | 353 | 14.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
325 27th St
Dunbar, WV Public | 6-8 | 425 | 14.2 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| DUNBAR PRIMARY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2401 Myers Ave
Dunbar, WV Public | PK-2 | 376 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| DUPONT MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
301 West 34th St
Belle, WV Public | 6-8 | 404 | 15.5 |  2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EAST BANK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
First and Brannen
East Bank, WV Public | 6-8 | 452 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| ELK ELEMENTARY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
3320 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 621 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| ELKVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5090 North Elk River Rd
Elkview, WV Public | 6-8 | 681 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| FLINN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2006 Mcclure Parkway
Charleston, WV Public | KG-5 | 551 | 19.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GEORGE C WEIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3040 Kanawha Terrace
St. Albans, WV Public | PK-5 | 193 | 12.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GEO WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV Public | 9-12 | 1,096 | 18.6 | Review This School |
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| GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
810 Grant St
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 190 | 12.3 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
959 Woodward Dr
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 247 | 12.7 | Review This School |
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| HAYES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
830 Strawberry Rd
St. Albans, WV Public | 6-8 | 517 | 16.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HERBERT HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
275 Elk River Rd South
Clendenin, WV Public | 9-12 | 797 | 16.3 | 4 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| HOLZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 320 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4300 Maccorkle Ave
Charleston, WV Public | 6-8 | 459 | 16.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| J E ROBINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
915 Beech Ave
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 246 | 12.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JOHN ADAMS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2002 Presidential Dr
Charleston, WV Public | 6-8 | 754 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3601 Staunton Ave Se
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 305 | 16.5 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS ACADEMY | ||||
200 Elizabeth St
Charleston, WV Public | 9-12 | 146 | 73.0 | Review This School |
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| KENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 187 | 18.7 | Review This School |
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| LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2089 Lakewood Dr
St. Albans, WV Public | PK-5 | 306 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| MALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4001 Salinas Dr
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 213 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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| MARMET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
408 94th St
Marmet, WV Public | PK-5 | 197 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| MARY INGLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Campbell's Creek Dr
Tad, WV Public | PK-5 | 220 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| MCKINLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3000 Kanawha Terrace
St. Albans, WV Public | 6-8 | 372 | 14.9 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MIDLAND TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
200 Ferry St
Diamond, WV Public | PK-5 | 211 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| MONTROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
631 Montrose Dr
South Charleston, WV Public | KG-5 | 270 | 18.6 |  1.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NITRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1921 19th St
Nitro, WV Public | PK-5 | 394 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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| NITRO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1300 Park Ave
Nitro, WV Public | 9-12 | 784 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| OVERBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
218 Overbrook Rd
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 473 | 18.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PIEDMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
203 Bradford St
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 312 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| PINCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
300 South Pinch Rd
Elkview, WV Public | PK-5 | 394 | 17.9 | Review This School |
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| POINT HARMONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5312 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 580 | 20.7 | Review This School |
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| PRATT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Center and Stark St
Pratt, WV Public | PK-5 | 284 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| RICHMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4620 Spring Hill Ave
South Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 295 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1 Warrior Way
Belle, WV Public | 9-12 | 1,195 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
809 Litz Dr
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 345 | 14.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| RUTHLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Rt 8 Box 428
South Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 298 | 19.2 | Review This School |
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| SAINT ALBANS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2100 Kanawha Terrace
St. Albans, WV Public | 9-12 | 1,069 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| SHARON DAWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Cabin Creek Rd
Miami, WV Public | PK-5 | 207 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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| SHAWNEE COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
142 Marshall Ave
Dunbar, WV Public | PK-12 | 39 | 5.6 | Review This School |
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| SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
100 Dutch Rd
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 273 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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| SISSONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8324 Sissonville Dr
Sissonville, WV Public | PK-5 | 255 | 13.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SISSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6100 Sissonville Dr
Charleston, WV Public | 9-12 | 604 | 14.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
100 Middle School Ln
Charleston, WV Public | 6-8 | 502 | 16.2 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1 Eagle Way
South Charleston, WV Public | 9-12 | 1,037 | 16.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTH CHARLESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
400 Third Ave
South Charleston, WV Public | 6-8 | 394 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| STONEWALL JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
812 Park Ave
Charleston, WV Public | 6-8 | 497 | 11.7 | Review This School |
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| WATTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
230 Costello St
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 204 | 12.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WEBERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
732 Gordon Rd
Charleston, WV Public | PK-5 | 284 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
100 Flordia St
Charleston, WV Public | PK-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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