How do these districts compare?
| Metric | KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS | RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | CHARLESTON, West Virginia | BECKLEY, West Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 23,864 | 10,867 |
| Number of Schools | 64 | 26 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS | RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,075 | $14,950 |
| Federal Revenue | 25.4% | 19.0% |
| State Revenue | 40.8% | 51.8% |
| Local Revenue | 33.8% | 29.2% |
KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS | RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.0% | 83.7% |
| African American | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 6.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS | RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 55 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 279.7:1 | 312.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.7% | 39.4% |
School Types
KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
RALEIGH 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.