How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Berkeley County Schools | Kanawha County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Martinsburg, West Virginia | Charleston, West Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 19,856 | 23,864 |
| Number of Schools | 31 | 64 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Berkeley County Schools | Kanawha County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,899 | $14,242 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.6% | 25.4% |
| State Revenue | 50.9% | 40.8% |
| Local Revenue | 31.5% | 33.8% |
Berkeley County Schools
Federal State Local
Kanawha County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Berkeley County Schools | Kanawha County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.4% | 80.0% |
| African American | 9.9% | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 10.3% | 8.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Berkeley County Schools | Kanawha County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 62 | 55 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 321.6:1 | 283.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.6% | 28.9% |
School Types
Berkeley County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 13
Kanawha County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 24
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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.