Jackson County Schools School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 13 public schools in Jackson County Schools School District, serving 4,656 students.
- Public school in Jackson County School School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
- The top ranked public schools in Jackson County Schools School District are Evans Elementary School, Fairplain Elementary School and Gilmore Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 10% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the West Virginia public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Jackson County Schools School District |
| School District Phone Number | (304)372-7300 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WV) |
| # of Schools | 13 Schools | 736 Schools |
| # of Students | 4,656 Students | 272,869 Students |
| # of Teachers | 332 Teachers | 18,939 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Jackson County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 55 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 82% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (WV) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 47% |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.19 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 252 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 9 Students | 1,818 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 60 Students | 4,920 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Black Students | 27 Students | 11,772 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of White Students | 4,509 Students | 245,545 Students |
| % White Students | 97% | 90% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 118 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 47 Students | 8,438 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 269 | 17,002 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 321 | 19,787 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 318 | 19,402 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 321 | 19,150 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 342 | 19,659 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 359 | 20,069 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 354 | 20,218 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 326 | 19,539 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 346 | 19,780 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 331 | 19,958 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 384 | 21,317 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 372 | 20,164 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 320 | 18,547 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 293 | 18,277 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,793 in this school district is less than the state average of $11,778. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,059 is less than the state average of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WV) |
| Total Revenue | $54 MM | $42 MM |
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| Spending | $60 MM | $45 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,793 | $11,778 |
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| Spending / Student | $12,059 | $12,810 |
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Jackson County Schools School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Cottageville Elementary School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank: Top 30%270 Second Street
Cottageville, WV 25239
(304)372-7330
Grades: PK-5 | 147 students
- Evans Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank: Top 1%205 School House Drive
Evans, WV 25241
(304)372-7333
Grades: PK-5 | 183 students
- Fairplain Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 10%51 Panther Drive
Ripley, WV 25271
(304)372-7340
Grades: PK-5 | 187 students
- Gilmore Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 30%7412 Parkersburg Road
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304)273-3511
Grades: PK-5 | 240 students
- Henry J Kaiser Elementary School803 Kaiser Avenue
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304)273-2692
Grades: PK-2 | 353 students
- Kenna Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Top 50%275 Business Park Dr
Kenna, WV 25248
(304)372-2262
Grades: PK-5 | 286 students
- Ravenswood Grade School Math: 48% | Reading: 47%
Rank: Top 50%#1 Grade School Road
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304)273-5391
Grades: 3-5 | 280 students
- Ravenswood High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank: Bottom 50%100 Plaza Drive
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304)273-9301
Grades: 9-12 | 445 students
- Ravenswood Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 43%
Rank: Bottom 50%409 Sycamore Street
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304)273-5480
Grades: 6-8 | 329 students
- Ripley Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 43%
Rank: Bottom 50%404 Second Avenue
Ripley, WV 25271
(304)372-7345
Grades: PK-5 | 608 students
- Ripley High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Bottom 50%2 School Street
Ripley, WV 25271
(304)372-7355
Grades: 9-12 | 924 students
- Ripley Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 49%
Rank: Bottom 50%#1 West School Street
Ripley, WV 25271
(304)372-7350
Grades: 6-8 | 674 students
- Roane-jackson Vo-tech Center Vocational School9450 Spencer Road
Le Roy, WV 25252
(304)372-7335
Grades: 9-12 | n/a students
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