Kenna Elementary School vs South Charleston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenna Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
South Charleston Middle School
South Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
354 students
| Measure | Kenna Elementary School Charleston, West Virginia | South Charleston Middle School South Charleston, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 390 | #56 of 110 |
| National rank | #7261 of 50,301 | #8465 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 180 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 46% |
| city | Charleston | South Charleston |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenna Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 46.3).
- •Kenna Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 46%).
- •Kenna Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.7).
- •South Charleston Middle School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 180.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kenna Elementary School better than South Charleston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenna Elementary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 46.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kenna Elementary School and South Charleston Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Charleston and South Charleston in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenna Elementary School: 180. South Charleston Middle School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenna Elementary School and South Charleston Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Kenna Elementary School is 21st of 390 and South Charleston Middle School is 56th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).