| Index | Charleston | West Virginia | National |
| Average Test Scores | n/a | n/a | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 32 | 509 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 8 | 115 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 6 | 78 | 7,963 |
| Index | Charleston | West Virginia | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 87.2% | 80.9% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 86.2% | 78.6% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 64.4% | 44.9% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 44.7% | 26.3% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 38.7% | 19.6% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 19.2% | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 8.6% | 2.1% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 32 public schools, 8 private schools and 6 post-secondary schools in Charleston. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Charleston, WV schools is n/a. The average student to teacher ratio is 16:1. In Charleston, WV, an average of 87.2% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 86.2% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Charleston, WV | 47,273 | n/a |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Glenview, IL | 47,218 | 57% | 19.7% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 47,217 | 76% | 59.2% |
| Beavercreek, OH | 47,343 | 79% | 64.3% |
| Marana, AZ | 47,164 | 35% | 26.8% |
| Roseville, MI | 47,160 | 26% | 46.4% |
| Charleston, WV | 47,273 | n/a |
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