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Best Jefferson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,283 students in Jefferson County, WV (there are 6 private schools, serving 493 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, WV are C. W. Shipley Elementary School, Shepherdstown Elementary School and Driswood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
652 Shipley School Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Shepherdstown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
662 S Church St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Driswood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
75 Caspian Way
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 885-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Harpers Ferry Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1710 W Washington St
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4141 Flowing Springs Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Gr: 9-12 | 1,431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wright Denny Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
209 W Congress St
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-2513
Gr: 3-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
South Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4599 Summit Point Rd
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Washington High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Washington Patriots Dr
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,458 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Shepherdstown Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
54 Minden St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
North Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6996 Charles Town Rd
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Charles Town Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
193 High St
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-7821
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
T A Lowery Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
103 Shenandoah Junction Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Wildwood Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1209 Shenandoah Junction Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Ranson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
245 Ranson Campus Blvd
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18866 Charles Town Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
Charter School
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Gr: K-8 | 229 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Page Jackson Elementary School
370 Page Jackson School Rd
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Gr: PK-2 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of West Virginia
Charter School
44 Trifecta Pl, Suite 201
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 924-4987
Gr: K-12 | 1,148 students Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, WV include C. W. Shipley Elementary School, Shepherdstown Elementary School and Driswood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
18 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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