For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,198 students in Jackson County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, WV are Ripley High School and Ravenswood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Jackson County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ravenswood High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ripley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #22.
Ravenswood High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Plaza Dr
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-9301
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roane-jackson Technical Center
Vocational School
9450 Spencer Rd
Le Roy, WV 25252
(304) 372-7335
Le Roy, WV 25252
(304) 372-7335
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, WV include Ripley High School and Ravenswood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
3 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Ripley High School vs. Ravenswood High School, Ravenswood High School vs. Ripley High School
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