Best High Schools in Jefferson, WV

Jefferson, WV has 3 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 score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson meet expectations.

1. Saint Albans High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 993 Students

2. Nitro High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 827 Students

3. South Charleston High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 952 Students

Best Middle Schools in Jefferson, WV

Jefferson, WV has 3 middle schools with 1,115 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 score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson underperform expectations.

1. Andrew Jackson Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students

2. Dunbar Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 300 Students

3. Mckinley Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson, WV

Jefferson, WV has 3 elementary schools with 753 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 score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson underperform expectations.

1. Nitro Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students

2. Dunbar Intermediate Center

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 252 Students

3. George C. Weimer Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 137 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson, WV

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

Community Factors

Jefferson, WV has a total population of 372 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Jefferson, WV

4,640

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

79%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

7%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson, WV.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

25.49 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.12 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson, WV.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,648 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Jefferson, WV

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Institute, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Dunbar, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
St. Albans, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Tornado, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Upper Falls, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
South Charleston, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Nitro, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cross Lanes, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Alum Creek, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Loudendale, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations