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Best Schools in Harpers Ferry, WV
Harpers Ferry, WV has 13 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,458 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Harpers Ferry exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harpers Ferry, WV
The top high schools in Harpers Ferry, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1444 Students
2. Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1328 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harpers Ferry, WV
The top middle schools in Harpers Ferry, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harpers Ferry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 562 Students
2. Shepherdstown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
3. Charles Town Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 637 Students
4. Wildwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harpers Ferry, WV
The top elementary schools in Harpers Ferry, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C. W. Shipley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
2. Shepherdstown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
3. Wright Denny Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 354 Students
4. Driswood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
5. T A Lowery Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
6. Blue Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
7. Page Jackson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 365 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harpers Ferry, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harpers Ferry, WV has a total population of 9,046 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harpers Ferry, WV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Harpers Ferry, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harpers Ferry, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harpers Ferry, WV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Harpers Ferry, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harpers Ferry, WV
How many schools are in Harpers Ferry, WV?
Harpers Ferry, WV has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,458 students in total.
How do schools in Harpers Ferry perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Harpers Ferry score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Harpers Ferry exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harpers Ferry?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Harpers Ferry
3 of 3 schools in Harpers Ferry carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2F: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Harpers Ferry. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.