For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,097 students in Jackson County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%). Jackson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, WV are Evans Elementary School, Fairplain Elementary School and Kenna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
205 School House Drive
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Fairplain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
51 Panther Drive
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
Rank: #33.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
275 Business Park Dr
Kenna, WV 25248
(304) 372-2262
Kenna, WV 25248
(304) 372-2262
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Gilmore Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7412 Parkersburg Road
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #55.
Ravenswood Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
514 South Ritchie Avenue
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5480
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5480
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Rank: #66.
Ravenswood Grade School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#1 Grade School Road
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5391
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5391
Grades: 3-5
| 263 students
Rank: #77.
Cottageville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 Second Street
Cottageville, WV 25239
(304) 372-7330
Cottageville, WV 25239
(304) 372-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: #88.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#1 West School Street
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #99.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Second Avenue
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #1010.
Ripley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 School Street
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Grades: 9-12
| 806 students
Rank: #1111.
Ravenswood High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Plaza Drive
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-9301
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: n/an/a
803 Kaiser Avenue
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-2692
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-2692
Grades: PK-2
| 276 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roane-jackson Vo-tech Center
Vocational School
9450 Spencer Road
Le Roy, WV 25252
(304) 372-7335
Le Roy, WV 25252
(304) 372-7335
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, WV include Evans Elementary School, Fairplain Elementary School and Kenna Elementary School. Jackson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County, WV?
13 public schools are located in Jackson County, WV.
What percentage of students in Jackson County, WV go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County, WV?
Jackson County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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