Best high schools in Kanawha County Schools (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 8 schools in Kanawha County Schools, West Virginia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and West Virginia.
- 145George Washington High SchoolCharleston · Public High48% Math proficiency · 1,145 students
- 236Nitro High SchoolNitro · Public High37% Math proficiency · 818 students
- 333Saint Albans High SchoolSaint Albans · Public High32% Math proficiency · 882 students
- 428South Charleston High SchoolSouth Charleston · Public High27% Math proficiency · 874 students
- 526Herbert Hoover High SchoolElkview · Public High27% Math proficiency · 782 students
- 626Sissonville High SchoolCharleston · Public High17% Math proficiency · 564 students
- 725Capital High SchoolCharleston · Public High24% Math proficiency · 1,051 students
- 820Riverside High SchoolBelle · Public High21% Math proficiency · 1,057 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Washington High School Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 44.7 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,145 |
| 2 | Nitro High School Nitro · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 36.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 818 |
| 3 | Saint Albans High School Saint Albans · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 882 |
| 4 | South Charleston High School South Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 27.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 874 |
| 5 | Herbert Hoover High School Elkview · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.4 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 782 |
| 6 | Sissonville High School Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 564 |
| 7 | Capital High School Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.2 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 1,051 |
| 8 | Riverside High School Belle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 20.3 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 1,057 |
George Washington High School in Charleston leads the 2025 list of high schools in Kanawha County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 44.7. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are public.
For the full picture see the wider West Virginia high schools rankings, every school on the Kanawha County Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Kanawha County Schools?
George Washington High School in Charleston, West Virginia ranks first among high schools in Kanawha County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 44.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,145).
How are high schools in Kanawha County Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.