Total enrollment
2,043
-166 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
6 schools in South Charleston
West Virginia · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in South Charleston reaches 2,043 students across 6 schools, with a level mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in South Charleston
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
13,457
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,043
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
6
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Creek Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 151 |
| Bridgeview Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 417 |
| Richmond Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 213 |
| South Charleston High School | High | 09-12 | 874 |
| South Charleston Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 354 |
| WIN Academy at BVCTC | High | 11-12 | 34 |
About South Charleston
Across South Charleston, West Virginia, 6 public schools serves about 2,043 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 8%: 2,209 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,043 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 4-year window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for South Charleston discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.