Public schools in South Charleston, WV
6 open public schools with an address in South Charleston, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,043
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
West Virginia median 13.3:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of South Charleston public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in South Charleston, WV: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,043 students, an average of 341 per school. The largest campus is South Charleston High School (874 students), and the largest elementary school is Bridgeview Elementary School (417).
Kanawha County Schools operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving South Charleston
Elementary schools in South Charleston
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Creek Elementary School Kanawha County Schools | PK–05 | 151 | 14.4:1 | |
| Bridgeview Elementary School Kanawha County Schools | PK–05 | 417 | 13.5:1 | |
| Richmond Elementary School Kanawha County Schools | PK–05 | 213 | 11.2:1 |
Middle schools in South Charleston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Charleston Middle School Kanawha County Schools | 06–08 | 354 | 17.7:1 |
High schools in South Charleston
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Charleston High School Kanawha County Schools | 09–12 | 874 | 18.6:1 | |
| WIN Academy at BVCTC WIN Academy at BVCTC · Charter | 11–12 | 34 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69%
- Hispanic1.3%
- Black16.6%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 South Charleston schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,043 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South Charleston
How many public schools are in South Charleston, WV?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in South Charleston: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,043 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South Charleston?
Schools with an address in South Charleston belong to 2 education agencies, led by Kanawha County Schools (5 schools), WIN Academy at BVCTC (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in South Charleston?
South Charleston High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in South Charleston, with 874 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in South Charleston?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in South Charleston are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including WIN Academy at BVCTC. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in South Charleston schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South Charleston public schools is 14.4:1, higher than the West Virginia school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in South Charleston guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All West Virginia cities