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JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
16
Schools
8,389
Students
$13,937
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
—
Free Lunch Rate
89.9%
Graduation Rate
+3.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 8,389 students across 16 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,937 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (16)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHARLES TOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08637
HARPERS FERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08562
SHEPHERDSTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08331
WILDWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08425
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL09–121,444
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL09–121,328
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,937Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
42%
State
44.5%
Local (property tax)
42.0%
Federal
13.5%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (42%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
8,389
Students
—
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.9%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.9% graduation rate — 3.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS?
JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS has 16 public schools, serving a total of 8,389 students.
What is the graduation rate for JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 89.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $13,937 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.