For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 308 students in Shepherdstown, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 93 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Shepherdstown, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public school in Shepherdstown, WV is Shepherdstown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shepherdstown, WV public school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Shepherdstown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Shepherdstown, WV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shepherdstown Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
54 Minden St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Shepherdstown, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 schools in Shepherdstown, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Shepherdstown, WV include Shepherdstown Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Shepherdstown?
1 public schools are located in Shepherdstown.
What percentage of students in Shepherdstown go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Shepherdstown are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shepherdstown?
Shepherdstown public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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