Best Schools in Jackson County, WV
Jackson County, WV has 14 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,237 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, WV
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ripley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 812 Students
2. Ravenswood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, WV
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ripley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
2. Ravenswood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, WV
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Evans Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 137 Students
2. Kenna Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
3. Fairplain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students
4. Ravenswood Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 253 Students
5. Gilmore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
6. Ripley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
7. Cottageville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 164 Students
8. Henry J Kaiser Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 278 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
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 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
14.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Jackson County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, WV
How many schools are in Jackson County, WV?
Jackson County, WV has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,237 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Jackson County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson County?
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: 22%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
6 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Ravenswood (4)
- Ripley (4)
- Cottageville (1)
- Evans (1)
- Kenna (1)
- Sandyville (1)
School districts (1)
- Jackson County Schools (12 schools)