How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Barbour County Board of Education | Kanawha County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Philippi, West Virginia | Charleston, West Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 2,157 | 23,864 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 64 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 16.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Barbour County Board of Education | Kanawha County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,885 | $13,227 |
| Federal Revenue | 25.2% | 25.4% |
| State Revenue | 55.3% | 40.8% |
| Local Revenue | 19.6% | 33.8% |
Barbour County Board of Education
Federal State Local
Kanawha County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Barbour County Board of Education | Kanawha County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 80.0% |
| African American | 0.6% | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Barbour County Board of Education | Kanawha County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 55 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 725.8:1 | 279.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.7% | 31.6% |
School Types
Barbour County Board of Education
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Kanawha County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.