Jefferson County Schools School District
School District · Charles Town, West Virginia
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,424
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,424
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating Jefferson County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jefferson County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Shepherdstown Middle School
Shepherdstown · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Jefferson Elementary School
Charles Town · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Driswood Elementary School
Shenandoah Junction · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#15 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,424
+$0 vs West Virginia median
District size
8,245 students
Much larger than West Virginia median
The short answer
Jefferson County Schools ranks #15 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Jefferson County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Shepherdstown Middle School (8.9/10), South Jefferson Elementary School (8.3/10), and Driswood Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jefferson County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shepherdstown Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | South Jefferson Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Driswood Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | C. W. Shipley Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Harpers Ferry Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Wildwood Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Charles Town Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Wright Denny Intermediate School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Blue Ridge Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Shepherdstown Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jefferson County Schools
Jefferson County Schools is a Charles Town, West Virginia school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 8,245 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $14,424 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Jefferson County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shepherdstown Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Jefferson County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 41.3% and ELA proficiency of 48.5%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Jefferson County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson County Schools with test data.
Schools in Jefferson County Schools
16 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Charles Town
- Total Enrollment
- 8,245
- Teachers (FTE)
- 579
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson County Schools?
Jefferson County Schools has 16 schools in total — 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jefferson County Schools?
The average composite rating for Jefferson County Schools is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jefferson County Schools?
Jefferson County Schools spends $14,424 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County Schools is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jefferson County Schools?
Shepherdstown Middle School is the highest-rated school in Jefferson County Schools with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Jefferson County Schools?
Across schools in Jefferson County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jefferson County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Jefferson County Schools has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 16 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.5%
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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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