Stonewall Jackson High School is a former high school in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It opened in 1940, and closed in 1989. It was located on the West Side of Charleston, West Virginia. In 1989, Stonewall Jackson High School and Charleston High School consolidated to become Capital High School.
Serving 354 students in grades 6-8, West Side Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 9% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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West Side Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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West Side Middle School's student population of 354 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1940
Colors
Grey, Scarlet
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
West Side Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Side Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#616 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
38%
4%
White
47%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is West Side Middle School's ranking?
West Side Middle School is ranked #616 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are West Side Middle School often compared to?
West Side Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Charleston Middle School, Sissonville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend West Side Middle School?
354 students attend West Side Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of West Side Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Side Middle School?
West Side Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Side Middle School offer ?
West Side Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Side Middle School part of?
West Side Middle School is part of Kanawha County Schools.
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