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 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,242 students in Jefferson County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
51±¬ÁÏs in Jefferson County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
16 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
8,242 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
582 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
28%
Graduation Rate
88%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
13%
2%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
73%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,725 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,849 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$121 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$114 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,725
$15,963
Spending / Student
$13,849
$15,138
Best Jefferson County Schools School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
652 Shipley School Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Shepherdstown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
662 S Church St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Driswood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Caspian Way
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 885-5020
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 885-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Harpers Ferry Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1710 W Washington St
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 Flowing Springs Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Gr: 9-12 | 1,394 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wright Denny Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 W Congress St
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-2513
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-2513
Gr: 3-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
South Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4599 Summit Point Rd
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Washington High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Washington Patriots Dr
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,384 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Shepherdstown Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
54 Minden St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
North Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6996 Charles Town Rd
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Charles Town Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
193 High St
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-7821
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-7821
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
T A Lowery Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Shenandoah Junction Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Wildwood Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Shenandoah Junction Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Ranson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18866 Charles Town Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
370 Page Jackson School Rd
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Gr: PK-2 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson County Schools School District?
Jefferson County Schools School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,242 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County Schools School District?
Jefferson County Schools School District is ranked #11 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
73% of Jefferson County Schools School District students are White, 13% 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 higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Jefferson County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,849 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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