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Jefferson County Public Schools

Jefferson County, West Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

18

public schools

Total Enrollment

8,927

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Jefferson County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for West Virginia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Jefferson County has 3 district entries. JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 16 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 7 listed communities. CHARLES TOWN has the most listed schools, with 5 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

18

in Jefferson County

Reported Enrollment

8,927

18 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

2

11% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10
Middle4
High2
Other2

3 School Districts in Jefferson County

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

16 schools
8,389 students

Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy

1 school
321 students

Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia

1 school
217 students

18 Public Schools in Jefferson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 18 of 18 matching schools

JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, 25442 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,444 students

WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

CHARLES TOWN, 25414 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,328 students

CHARLES TOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

CHARLES TOWN, 25414 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle637 students

HARPERS FERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARPERS FERRY, 25425 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle562 students

T A LOWERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, 25442 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary522 students

SOUTH JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

CHARLES TOWN, 25414 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary458 students

WILDWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, 25442 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle425 students

BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARPERS FERRY, 25425 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary407 students

DRISWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, 25442 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary379 students

PAGE JACKSON ELEMENTARY

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

CHARLES TOWN, 25414 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–2Primary365 students

SHEPHERDSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

SHEPHERDSTOWN, 25443 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary358 students

WRIGHT DENNY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

CHARLES TOWN, 25414 / Town: Fringe

Listed only3–5Primary354 students

C. W. SHIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARPERS FERRY, 25425 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary346 students

SHEPHERDSTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

SHEPHERDSTOWN, 25443 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle331 students

Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy

Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy

Kearneysville, 25430 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–10Charter321 students

RANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

RANSON, 25438 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary250 students

NORTH JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

KEARNEYSVILLE, 25430 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary223 students

Virtual Prepatory Academy of WV

Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia

Kearneysville, 25430 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–10Charter217 students

Jefferson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Jefferson County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in West Virginia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Jefferson County public school directory?

The directory lists 18 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Jefferson County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Jefferson County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Jefferson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Jefferson County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Jefferson County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Jefferson County Education OverviewCounty school score: 55/100

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.