For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,927 students in Jefferson County, WV (there are 4 private schools, serving 321 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, WV are C. W. Shipley Elementary School, Shepherdstown Elementary School and Driswood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
652 Shipley School Road
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Shepherdstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
662 South Church Street
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Driswood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Caspian Way
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 885-5020
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 885-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 Flowing Springs Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Grades: 9-12
| 1,444 students
Rank: #55.
Wright Denny Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 West Congress Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-2513
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-2513
Grades: 3-5
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
Harpers Ferry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1710 West Washington Street
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #77.
Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Washington Patriots Drive
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,328 students
Rank: #88.
South Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4599 Summit Point Road
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #99.
North Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6996 Charles Town Road
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #1010.
Shepherdstown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54 Minden Avenue
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #1111.
Wildwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Shenandoah Junction Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #1212.
Charles Town Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
193 High Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-7821
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-7821
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #1313.
T A Lowery Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
103 Shenandoah Junction Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1414.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18866 Charles Town Road
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #1515.
Ranson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Preston Street
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Grades: PK-10
| 321 students
Rank: n/an/a
Page Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
370 Page Jackson School Road
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Grades: PK-2
| 365 students
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Prepatory Academy Of Wv
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Grades: K-10
| 217 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 Lowery Lane
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Grades: PK-1
| 175 students
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, WV include C. W. Shipley Elementary School, Shepherdstown Elementary School and Driswood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
18 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jefferson County include: Washington High School vs. Jefferson High School, Jefferson High School vs. Washington High School, Blue Ridge Elementary School vs. C. W. Shipley Elementary School
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