Best Schools in Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County, WV has 18 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 8,548 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Jefferson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, WV
The top high schools in Jefferson County, 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 Jefferson County, WV
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, 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 Jefferson County, WV
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, 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. South Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
7. North Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
8. Blue Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
9. Ranson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
10. The Light Of The Child Montessori School, Llc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Light Of The Child Montessori School, Llc • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 16 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, WV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, WV has a total population of 57,701 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, WV
How many schools are in Jefferson County, WV?
Jefferson County, WV has 18 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 8,548 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Jefferson County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson 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: 29%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
6 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Charles Town (5)
- Shenandoah Junction (4)
- Harpers Ferry (3)
- Shepherdstown (2)
- Kearneysville (1)
- Ranson (1)
School districts (1)
- Jefferson County Schools (16 schools)