Best High Schools in Jackson County, WV

Jackson County, WV has 10 high schools with 4,072 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jackson County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jackson County exceed expectations.

1. Southern High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southern Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students

2. Herbert Hoover High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students

3. Eastern High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eastern Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 336 Students

4. Roane County High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roane County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students

5. Ripley High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 812 Students

6. Sissonville High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students

7. Wirt County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students

8. Ravenswood High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students

Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, WV

Jackson County, WV has 7 middle schools with 2,817 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jackson County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jackson County exceed expectations.

1. Ripley Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students

2. Ravenswood Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students

3. Sissonville Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 541 Students

4. Wirt County Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 294 Students

5. Spencer Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Roane County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 331 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, WV

Jackson County, WV has 10 elementary schools with 2,592 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jackson County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Evans Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 137 Students

2. Eastern Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Eastern Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 390 Students

3. Southern Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southern Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 476 Students

4. Kenna Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students

5. Fairplain Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students

6. Ravenswood Grade School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 253 Students

7. Gilmore Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students

8. Ripley Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students

9. Cottageville Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 164 Students

10. Sissonville Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 242 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, WV

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Jackson County, WV has a total population of 27,791 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Jackson County, WV

9,481

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jackson County, WV.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

14.57 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.81 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, WV.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson County, WV.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,339 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Jackson County, WV Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Jackson County, WV

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Mason County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Roane County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Meigs County, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Wirt County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Putnam County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Gallia County, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Wood County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Calhoun County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Kanawha County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Athens County, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations