Top Rankings
Jackson 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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,097 students in Jackson County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Jackson County Schools School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
13 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
4,097 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
340 Teachers
18,479 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Jackson County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 57 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.21
# American Indian Students
n/a
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
21 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
3,969 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
97%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
185
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
282
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
294
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
261
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
315
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
287
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
298
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
305
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
311
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
339
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
375
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
313
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
286
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
246
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,805 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,685 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,805
$15,540
Spending / Student
$13,685
$14,737
Best Jackson County Schools School District Public Schools (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
How many schools belong to Jackson County Schools School District?
Jackson County Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,097 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County Schools School District?
Jackson County Schools School District is ranked #5 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County Schools School District?
97% of Jackson County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson County Schools School District?
Jackson County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Jackson County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,685 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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