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6.4 avg / 10

Jackson County Schools School District

School District · Ripley, West Virginia

Students: 4,037
Teachers (FTE): 325
Estimated Scores: 8%

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

12

8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,226

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.4:1

How this district compares

West Virginia rank

#26 of 55

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above West Virginia avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,226

$198 vs West Virginia median

District size

4,037 students

Larger than West Virginia median

About Jackson County Schools

Jackson County Schools is a Ripley, West Virginia school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 4,037 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $14,226 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Jackson County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Gilmore Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.

In standardized testing, Jackson County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 44.9% and ELA proficiency of 47.3%.

The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Jackson County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 44.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 47.3%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Jackson County Schools with test data.

District Details

State
West Virginia
City
Ripley
Total Enrollment
4,037
Teachers (FTE)
325
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jackson County Schools?

Jackson County Schools has 12 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Jackson County Schools?

The average composite rating for Jackson County Schools is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Jackson County Schools?

Jackson County Schools spends $14,226 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson County Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Jackson County Schools is 12.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Jackson County Schools?

Gilmore Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Jackson County Schools with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What are the test scores in Jackson County Schools?

Across schools in Jackson County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Jackson County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?

Jackson County Schools has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in West Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
44.9%
ELA Proficiency
47.3%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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