For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,819 students in Jefferson County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WV are Jefferson High School and Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public high schools.
Jefferson County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: n/an/a
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
Charter School
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of West Virginia
Charter School
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Gr: K-12 | 667 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
175 Lowery Lane
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Gr: PK-1 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Gr: K-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WV include Jefferson High School and Washington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
4 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Jefferson High School vs. Washington High School, Washington High School vs. Jefferson High School
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