Ravenswood Middle School

Ravenswood Middle School serves 306 students in grades 6-8 in Ravenswood, WV, and is part of the top-ranked Jackson County Schools district, which holds a 5-star rating and ranks #1 out of 54 districts statewide.

This school has experienced a remarkable turnaround. After years of average performance, Ravenswood Middle surged to a 93rd percentile ranking in the 2025-2026 school year, placing 12th out of 161 middle schools in West Virginia—a dramatic jump from 75th place the year before. The improvement is consistent across every subject and grade level. In math, 53.8% of students are proficient, compared to just 39.4% statewide. The gap is even wider in 8th grade, where 54.6% of Ravenswood students meet math standards versus 34.2% across the state. English Language Arts scores are similarly strong, with 8th graders achieving 61.6% proficiency—nearly 18 points above the state average. Science scores, while historically volatile, also reached 40.2% proficiency, well above the 29.3% state average.

What truly sets this school apart is its success with students who often face the biggest challenges. Ravenswood Middle ranks 3rd out of 155 schools statewide (98th percentile) for its effectiveness with economically disadvantaged students, and 5th out of 154 schools for male student performance. The school also earns 4 stars for its support of special education students. This across-the-board success means the achievement gap that plagues many schools is largely absent here. Compared to Ripley Middle School, the district's other middle school, Ravenswood outperforms it in every subject—by nearly 14 points in math and 10 points in ELA—despite serving a smaller student body. With a favorable 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio, this school has clearly found effective strategies for helping all students succeed, making it a standout choice for families in the area.