For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,819 students in Jefferson County, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WV are Jefferson High 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public high schools.
Jefferson County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 Flowing Springs Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Gr: 9-12 | 1,431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Washington High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Washington Patriots Dr
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,458 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of West Virginia
Charter School
44 Trifecta Pl, Suite 201
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 924-4987
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 924-4987
Gr: K-12 | 1,148 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
175 Lowery Lane
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Gr: PK-1 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
662 S Church St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WV include Jefferson High School and Washington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
4 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Washington High School vs. Jefferson High School, Jefferson High School vs. Washington High School
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