How do these districts compare?
| Metric | KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS | UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | CHARLESTON, West Virginia | BUCKHANNON, West Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 23,864 | 3,776 |
| Number of Schools | 64 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 16:1 |
Spending
| Metric | KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS | UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,075 | $13,627 |
| Federal Revenue | 25.4% | 23.0% |
| State Revenue | 40.8% | 54.3% |
| Local Revenue | 33.8% | 22.7% |
KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS | UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.0% | 97.5% |
| African American | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 0.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS | UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 55 | 27 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 279.7:1 | 351.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.7% | 31.8% |
School Types
KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
UPSHUR 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.