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Best Schools in Jefferson, NC
Jefferson, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,078 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Jefferson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson, NC
The top high schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
2. Ashe County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson, NC
The top middle schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashe County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. West Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson, NC
The top elementary schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students
2. Millers Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students
3. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson, NC has a total population of 4,625 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson, NC
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson, NC.
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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson, NC
How many schools are in Jefferson, NC?
Jefferson, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,078 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Jefferson score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Jefferson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson?
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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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Jefferson
1 of 1 schools in Jefferson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Jefferson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.