Top Rankings
Jefferson County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,389 students in Jefferson County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Jefferson County Schools School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
16 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
8,389 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
583 Teachers
18,458 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Jefferson County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
28%
Graduation Rate
87%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.21
# American Indian Students
11 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
95 Students
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
958 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
2%
# Black Students
452 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
6,206 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
74%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
658 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
276
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
513
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
546
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
548
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
574
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
582
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
623
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
621
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
663
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
671
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
780
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
774
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
581
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
637
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,467 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,606 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$121 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$114 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,467
$15,635
Spending / Student
$13,606
$14,827
Best Jefferson County Schools School District Public Schools (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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson County Schools School District?
Jefferson County Schools School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,389 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County Schools School District?
Jefferson County Schools School District is ranked #13 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County Schools School District?
74% of Jefferson County Schools School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County Schools School District?
Jefferson County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Jefferson County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,606 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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