| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County School District | Charleston | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 23,864 | 67 | PK–12 | 44 |
How Kanawha County compares
It enrolls 23,864 students across 67 schools. Its rating of 7/10 is above the West Virginia average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Kanawha County has 1 public school district covering 44 zip codes. The top-rated district in Kanawha County is Kanawha County School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in West Virginia. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Kanawha County, WV?
1 school district serves zip codes in Kanawha County, WV. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Kanawha County, WV?
Of the districts serving Kanawha County, Kanawha County School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 63rd percentile among West Virginia school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on West Virginia reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in West Virginia and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within West Virginia only, never across state lines.