How do these districts compare?
| Metric | JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | CHARLES TOWN, West Virginia | CHARLESTON, West Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 8,389 | 23,864 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | 64 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 16.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,937 | $17,075 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.5% | 25.4% |
| State Revenue | 44.5% | 40.8% |
| Local Revenue | 42.0% | 33.8% |
JEFFERSON 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 | JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.6% | 80.0% |
| African American | 5.4% | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 44 | 55 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 340.8:1 | 279.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.6% | 32.7% |
School Types
JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
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.