For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,819 students in Jefferson County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WV are Jefferson High School and Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public high schools.
Jefferson County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 Flowing Springs Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Grades: 9-12
| 1,394 students
Rank: #22.
Washington High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Washington Patriots Dr
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,384 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
Charter School
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of West Virginia
Charter School
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Grades: K-12
| 667 students
Jefferson County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 Lowery Lane
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Grades: PK-1
| 175 students
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WV include Jefferson High School and Washington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
4 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Washington High School vs. Jefferson High School, Jefferson High School vs. Washington High School
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