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 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 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 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
0.45
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 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Shepherdstown Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
662 S Church St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Driswood Elementary 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
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 28% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,394 students
Rank: #55.
Wright Denny Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 W Congress St
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-2513
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-2513
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
Rank: #66.
Harpers Ferry Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1710 W Washington St
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #77.
Washington High School
(Math: 25% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,384 students
Rank: #88.
South Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4599 Summit Point Rd
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #1010.
Shepherdstown Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54 Minden St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #1111.
Wildwood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Shenandoah Junction Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #1212.
Charles Town Middle School
(Math: 23% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #1313.
T A Lowery Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
103 Shenandoah Junction Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #1414.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18866 Charles Town Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #1515.
Ranson Elementary 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
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
370 Page Jackson School Rd
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Grades: PK-2
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson County Schools School District?
Jefferson County Schools School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,242 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?
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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