For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,682 students in Jefferson County, WV (there are 6 private schools, serving 493 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, WV are C. W. Shipley Elementary School, Shepherdstown Elementary School and Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Jefferson County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
652 Shipley School Road
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Shepherdstown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
662 South Church Street
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Washington High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Washington Patriots Drive
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,344 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Driswood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Caspian Way
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 885-5020
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 885-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Harpers Ferry Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1710 West Washington Street
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4141 Flowing Springs Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Grades: 9-12
| 1,449 students
Rank: #77.
Wright Denny Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 West Congress Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-2513
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-2513
Grades: 3-5
| 373 students
Rank: #88.
Shepherdstown Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54 Minden Avenue
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #99.
South Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4599 Summit Point Road
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1010.
T A Lowery Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Shenandoah Junction Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #1111.
Charles Town Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
193 High Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-7821
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-7821
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #1212.
North Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6996 Charles Town Road
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #1313.
Wildwood Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Shenandoah Junction Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Rank: #1414.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18866 Charles Town Road
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1515.
Ranson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Preston Street
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
Charter School
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
370 Page Jackson School Road
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Grades: PK-2
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Prepatory Of Wv
Charter School
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 Lowery Lane
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Grades: PK-1
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, WV include C. W. Shipley Elementary School, Shepherdstown Elementary School and Washington High School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County, WV?
18 public schools are located in Jefferson County, WV.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County, WV go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, WV?
Jefferson County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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