Top Rankings
Jackson County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,977 students in Jackson County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Jackson County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
13 Schools
684 Schools
# Students
3,977 Students
242,650 Students
# Teachers
297 Teachers
18,121 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jackson County Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 56 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 57 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
28%
Graduation Rate
92%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
95%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,252 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,208. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,098 is less than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,252
$16,208
Spending / Student
$14,098
$15,371
Best Jackson County Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Schoolhouse Dr
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Gilmore Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7412 Parkersburg Rd
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Fairplain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 Panther Dr
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cottageville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 2nd St
Cottageville, WV 25239
(304) 372-7330
Cottageville, WV 25239
(304) 372-7330
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
275 Business Park Dr
Kenna, WV 25248
(304) 372-2262
Kenna, WV 25248
(304) 372-2262
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Ravenswood Grade School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Grade School Rd
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5391
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5391
Gr: 3-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 W School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 2nd Ave
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Ravenswood Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
514 S Ritchie Ave
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5480
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5480
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Ripley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Ravenswood High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Plaza Dr
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-9301
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-9301
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
803 Kaiser Ave
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-2692
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-2692
Gr: PK-2 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Roane-jackson Technical Center
Vocational School
9450 Spencer Rd
Le Roy, WV 25252
(304) 372-7335
Le Roy, WV 25252
(304) 372-7335
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson County Schools?
Jackson County Schools manages 13 public schools serving 3,977 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County Schools?
Jackson County Schools is ranked #7 out of 56 school districts in West Virginia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County Schools?
95% of Jackson County Schools students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson County Schools?
Jackson County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Jackson County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,098 is less than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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