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Kanawha County Public Schools

Kanawha County, West Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

68

public schools

Total Enrollment

24,262

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Kanawha County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for West Virginia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Kanawha County has 2 district entries. KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 67 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 20 listed communities. CHARLESTON has the most listed schools, with 28 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 42 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

5 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

68

in Kanawha County

Reported Enrollment

24,262

65 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

1

1% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary42
Middle12
High8
Other6

2 School Districts in Kanawha County

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

67 schools
23,864 students

West Virginia Virtual Academy

1 school
398 students

68 Public Schools in Kanawha County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 68 matching schools

RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

BELLE, 25015 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,220 students

GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

CHARLESTON, 25314 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,195 students

CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

CHARLESTON, 25311 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,086 students

SAINT ALBANS HIGH SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

ST. ALBANS, 25177 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High993 students

SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

SOUTH CHARLESTON, 25309 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High952 students

NITRO HIGH SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

NITRO, 25143 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High827 students

HERBERT HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

ELKVIEW, 25071 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High789 students

JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

CHARLESTON, 25314 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle705 students

ELKVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

ELKVIEW, 25071 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle613 students

SISSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

CHARLESTON, 25312 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High563 students

SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

CHARLESTON, 25312 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–8Middle541 students

ANDREW JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

CHARLESTON, 25313 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle512 students

ELK ELEMENTARY CENTER

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

CHARLESTON, 25302 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary491 students

POINT HARMONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

CROSS LANES, 25313 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary487 students

FLINN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

CHARLESTON, 25312 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary439 students

HAYES MIDDLE SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

ST. ALBANS, 25177 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle436 students

DU PONT MIDDLE SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

BELLE, 25015 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle423 students

BRIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

SOUTH CHARLESTON, 25309 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary421 students

HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

CHARLESTON, 25304 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle399 students

West Virginia Virtual Academy

West Virginia Virtual Academy

Charleston, 25339 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–10Charter398 students

Kanawha County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Kanawha County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in West Virginia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Kanawha County public school directory?

The directory lists 68 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Kanawha County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Kanawha County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Kanawha County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 5 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Kanawha County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Kanawha County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Kanawha County Education OverviewCounty school score: 52/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.