South Charleston High School vs. George Washington High School
Should you attend South Charleston High School or George Washington High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Charleston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 874 students in grades 9-12, South Charleston High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Serving 1,145 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
874 students
1,145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
51 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#72 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Graduation Rate
83%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
288
271
Grade 10 Students
216
273
Grade 11 Students
178
286
Grade 12 Students
192
315
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
21%
6%
% White
66%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%