Jefferson County Schools School District

110 Mordington Ave
Charles Town, WV 25414-1693
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Jefferson County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,682 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.
Public Schools in Jefferson County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
16 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
8,682 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
584 Teachers
18,479 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WV)
#9 out of 57 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Jefferson County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Jefferson County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.21
# American Indian Students
6 Students
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
86 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
945 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
2%
# Black Students
487 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
6%
4%
# White Students
6,469 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
74%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
679 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
305
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
545
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
533
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
582
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
581
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
627
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
641
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
678
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
685
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
712
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
846
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
635
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
683
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
629
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,979 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,147 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$121 MM
$3,933 MM
This chart display total revenue of Jefferson County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$114 MM
$3,730 MM
This chart display total spending of Jefferson County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,979
$15,540
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Jefferson County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,147
$14,737
This chart display average spending per public school student in Jefferson County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jefferson County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
652 Shipley School Road
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Shepherdstown Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
662 South Church Street
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Washington High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Washington Patriots Drive
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,344 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Driswood Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
75 Caspian Way
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 885-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Harpers Ferry Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1710 West Washington Street
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4141 Flowing Springs Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Grades: 9-12
| 1,449 students
Rank: #77.
Wright Denny Intermediate School
Math: 34% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
209 West Congress Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-2513
Grades: 3-5
| 373 students
Rank: #88.
Shepherdstown Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
54 Minden Avenue
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #99.
South Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4599 Summit Point Road
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1010.
T A Lowery Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
103 Shenandoah Junction Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #1111.
Charles Town Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
193 High Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-7821
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #1212.
North Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6996 Charles Town Road
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #1313.
Wildwood Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1209 Shenandoah Junction Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Rank: #1414.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18866 Charles Town Road
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1515.
Ranson Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 North Preston Street
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
370 Page Jackson School Road
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Grades: PK-2
| 363 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jefferson County Schools School District?
Jefferson County Schools School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,682 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 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts 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, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 15:1, which is higher than 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 $13,147 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 29% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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