Enrollment
354
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Charleston, WV
South Charleston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Charleston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540060000443
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Charleston Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in South Charleston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 354
- students enrolled
South Charleston Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Charleston Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in South Charleston, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Charleston Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Charleston Middle School
South Charleston Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in South Charleston, West Virginia, enrolling 354 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 97% of West Virginia schools and 42% above the 13.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the West Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Two or More (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 115 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 354 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students) and Riverside High School (1,057 students) alongside South Charleston Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Charleston Middle School compares
South Charleston Middle School on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 42% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 97% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Two or More 13.8%
African American 12.1%
Asian 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, South Charleston Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kanawha County Schools, which includes South Charleston Middle School.
$13,227
Per student
-11%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 25.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Charleston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Charleston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Charleston Middle School
How many students attend South Charleston Middle School?
South Charleston Middle School has 354 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Charleston, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Charleston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Charleston Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 42% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Charleston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Charleston Middle School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in South Charleston, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Charleston Middle School?
South Charleston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Charleston Middle School rank among public schools in South Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, South Charleston Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in South Charleston, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Charleston on the city page.
Is South Charleston Middle School a good school?
South Charleston Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides South Charleston Middle School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.
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