High Schools in Jefferson County Schools

The Jefferson County Schools district in West Virginia is home to two high schools: Jefferson High School and Washington High School. Based on the available data, Jefferson High School emerges as the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings and maintaining a 5-star rating for the past two school years.

Jefferson High School has demonstrated stronger academic performance, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in all three tested subjects (Math, ELA, and Science) for the past two school years. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 15:1, compared to Washington High School's 18:1, and spends more per student at $11,491 versus $11,068 at Washington High. These factors may contribute to Jefferson High's sustained excellence and ability to provide a higher-quality education to its students.

While both high schools have the same 92.5% four-year graduation rate, the fact that Jefferson High School achieves this level of success with higher academic performance is particularly impressive. The data suggests that Jefferson County Schools is doing a commendable job of supporting students and helping them reach graduation, but there is a clear disparity in the quality of education provided at the two high schools.