Best Jackson County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,198 students in Jackson County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, WV are Ripley High School and Ravenswood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public high schools.
Jackson County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ravenswood High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ripley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2 School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Ravenswood High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Plaza Dr
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-9301
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Roane-jackson Technical Center
Vocational School
9450 Spencer Rd
Le Roy, WV 25252
(304) 372-7335
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, WV include Ripley High School and Ravenswood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
3 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Ripley High School vs. Ravenswood High School, Ravenswood High School vs. Ripley High School

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