Schools in South Charleston
South Charleston is served by Kanawha County Schools, West Virginia's largest district, carrying a real, disclosed mixed academic proficiency picture.
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Learn moreWest Virginia's largest school district
Kanawha County Schools serves approximately 66 schools and 23,433 students district-wide, shared across South Charleston, Charleston, WV, and other Kanawha County communities.
A real, disclosed proficiency picture
District-wide proficiency ran approximately 39% math and 46% reading, with elementary students testing higher (41% math/38% reading) than middle schoolers (26% math/37% reading).
South Charleston High School specifically
South Charleston High School enrolled approximately 874 students, ranked 36th among West Virginia high schools by one cited source, with an 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
Key takeaways
- Kanawha County Schools: 66 schools, 23,433 students, 39% math/46% reading proficiency district-wide.
- South Charleston High School: ~874 students, ranked 36th in WV, 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
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