Best High Schools in Jefferson County, WV

Jefferson County, WV has 2 high schools with 2,772 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 Jefferson County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.

1. Jefferson High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1444 Students

2. Washington High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1328 Students

Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, WV

Jefferson County, WV has 4 middle schools with 1,955 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 Jefferson County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations.

1. Harpers Ferry Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 562 Students

2. Charles Town Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 637 Students

3. Shepherdstown Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students

4. Wildwood Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, WV

Jefferson County, WV has 12 elementary schools with 3,821 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 Jefferson County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.

1. C. W. Shipley Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students

2. Shepherdstown Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students

3. Wright Denny Intermediate School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 354 Students

4. Driswood Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students

5. T A Lowery Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students

6. South Jefferson Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students

7. North Jefferson Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students

8. Blue Ridge Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students

9. Ranson Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students

10. Wee Disciples Christian Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Wee Disciples Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 2 • 143 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

9,086

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

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

A+

7.87 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.95 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,643 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Jefferson County, WV

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations