Ben Franklin Career Center
Dunbar · WV · Kanawha County Schools · Public
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South Charleston High School → WIN Academy at BVCTC → Saint Albans High School → George Washington High School → Nitro High School → Poca High School → Sissonville High School → Capital High School →How Ben Franklin Career Center compares for families
What families should know about Ben Franklin Career Center.
- ▸ LocallyWV trails the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (−9 points). Stronger local schools matter even more.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: South Charleston High School, WIN Academy at BVCTC, Saint Albans High School and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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Your state's public flagship
West Virginia University
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $15,634/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
Pay for college in West Virginia
West Virginia's public scholarships
West Virginia's PROMISE Scholarship is a straightforward pure-merit award — hit the GPA and test bar and the state covers up to $5,500/yr toward tuition. No income limit.
Pure-merit award up to $5,500/yr — needs a 3.0 GPA (core and overall) plus SAT 1080 / ACT 21. (WV public or private HS grads; full-time first-year enrollment.)
Official program details ↗Eligibility rules change yearly — confirm with the official program before relying on it. Amounts are recent published figures; awards cover tuition/fees, not housing or books unless noted. Verified 2026-06-14.
Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Charleston High School South Charleston |
Public | 1.7 | 874 | -11.7% |
| WIN Academy at BVCTC South Charleston |
Public · charter | 3.2 | 34 | — |
| Saint Albans High School Saint Albans |
Public | 3.3 | 882 | -9.7% |
| George Washington High School Charleston |
Public | 5.8 | 1,145 | -3.9% |
| Nitro High School Nitro |
Public | 6.1 | 818 | +1.7% |
| Poca High School Poca |
Public | 7.1 | 410 | -7.9% |
| Sissonville High School Charleston |
Public | 8.6 | 564 | -6.6% |
| Capital High School Charleston |
Public | 9.6 | 1,051 | -9.6% |