For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 451 students in West Jefferson, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary school in West Jefferson, NC is Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Jefferson, NC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Jefferson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Jefferson, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4083 Us Hwy 221s
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 649-8210
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 649-8210
Gr: K-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
West Jefferson, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 68
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 246-3221
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 246-3221
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Jefferson, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Jefferson, NC include Westwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Jefferson?
1 public elementary schools are located in West Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in West Jefferson?
West Jefferson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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