Jackson County Schools & Education
Jackson County, West Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,015
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,773
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 62/100
State Score Position
#38
of 55 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jackson County
Measured School Summary
Jackson County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,015 per pupil, Jackson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% below the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jackson County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
13 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #38 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
0.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,015
$758 below the state average
School coverage
13
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Jackson County has 13 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Jackson County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#38
of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 92% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
4,135 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 13 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Jackson County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Jackson County, West Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Thirteen Schools Serving the Jackson Community
Jackson County manages a streamlined education system consisting of eight elementary, two middle, and two high schools. A single district oversees the education of 4,135 students across these 13 total public facilities.
Consistent Performance and Efficient Spending
Jackson County maintains a 92.0% graduation rate, which aligns closely with the state average and exceeds the national average of 87.0%. The county operates with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,015, which is lower than the state average of $7,773 and nearly half the national median.
The Jackson County Schools District
Jackson County Schools operates as the exclusive provider of public education in the area, enrolling all 4,135 students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring all local resources remain focused on the 13 traditional district schools.
A Rural and Town Educational Mix
The landscape features eight rural schools and five town-based schools, offering a blend of environments for the average school population of 345 students. Ripley High School is the largest campus with 812 students, nearly double the size of Ravenswood High's 429 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Jackson County
Reported Enrollment
4,135
12 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Jackson County
13 Public Schools in Jackson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | RIPLEY, 25271Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 812 |
| RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | RIPLEY, 25271Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 613 |
| RIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | RIPLEY, 25271Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 563 |
| RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | RAVENSWOOD, 26164Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 429 |
| RAVENSWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | RAVENSWOOD, 26164Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 321 |
| HENRY J KAISER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | RAVENSWOOD, 26164Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 278 |
| RAVENSWOOD GRADE SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | RAVENSWOOD, 26164Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 253 |
| KENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | KENNA, 25248Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 238 |
| FAIRPLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | RIPLEY, 25271Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 168 |
| COTTAGEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | COTTAGEVILLE, 25239Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 164 |
| GILMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | SANDYVILLE, 25275Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 159 |
| EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | EVANS, 25241Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 137 |
| ROANE-JACKSON VO-TECH CENTER | Record | JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS | LEROY, 25252Rural: Distant | — | Vocational | — |
RIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
RIPLEY, 25271 / Town: Distant
RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
RAVENSWOOD, 26164 / Town: Distant
RAVENSWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
RAVENSWOOD, 26164 / Town: Distant
HENRY J KAISER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
RAVENSWOOD, 26164 / Rural: Fringe
RAVENSWOOD GRADE SCHOOL
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
RAVENSWOOD, 26164 / Rural: Fringe
KENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
KENNA, 25248 / Rural: Distant
FAIRPLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
RIPLEY, 25271 / Rural: Distant
COTTAGEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
COTTAGEVILLE, 25239 / Rural: Distant
GILMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
SANDYVILLE, 25275 / Rural: Distant
EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
EVANS, 25241 / Town: Distant
ROANE-JACKSON VO-TECH CENTER
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
LEROY, 25252 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,015
State avg $7,773
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Schools in Jackson County, West Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jackson County, West Virginia?
Jackson County manages a streamlined education system consisting of eight elementary, two middle, and two high schools. A single district oversees the education of 4,135 students across these 13 total public facilities.
How do schools in Jackson County perform academically?
Jackson County maintains a 92.0% graduation rate, which aligns closely with the state average and exceeds the national average of 87.0%. The county operates with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,015, which is lower than the state average of $7,773 and nearly half the national median.
What are the major school districts in Jackson County, West Virginia?
Jackson County Schools operates as the exclusive provider of public education in the area, enrolling all 4,135 students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring all local resources remain focused on the 13 traditional district schools.
What is the school experience like in Jackson County?
The landscape features eight rural schools and five town-based schools, offering a blend of environments for the average school population of 345 students. Ripley High School is the largest campus with 812 students, nearly double the size of Ravenswood High's 429 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.