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Best Schools in West Jefferson, NC
West Jefferson, NC has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,073 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in West Jefferson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Jefferson, NC
The top high schools in West Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashe County Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 135 Students
2. West Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
3. Ashe County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Jefferson, NC
The top middle schools in West 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 West Jefferson, NC
The top elementary schools in West 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. Blue Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 360 Students
3. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students
4. Mount Pleasant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Jefferson, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Jefferson, NC has a total population of 6,513 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West 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 West Jefferson, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Jefferson, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West 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 West Jefferson, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Jefferson, NC
How many schools are in West Jefferson, NC?
West Jefferson, NC has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,073 students in total.
How do schools in West Jefferson perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in West Jefferson score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in West Jefferson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West 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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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in West Jefferson
3 of 3 schools in West Jefferson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in West Jefferson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.