For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,947 students in Jefferson County, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, WV are Harpers Ferry Middle School, Shepherdstown Middle School and Wildwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harpers Ferry Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1710 W Washington St
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Shepherdstown Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54 Minden St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Wildwood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Shenandoah Junction Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #44.
Charles Town Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
193 High St
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-7821
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-7821
Grades: 6-8
| 631 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 middle schools in Jefferson County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, WV include Harpers Ferry Middle School, Shepherdstown Middle School and Wildwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
6 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jefferson County include: Charles Town Middle School vs. Harpers Ferry Middle School, Harpers Ferry Middle School vs. Charles Town Middle School, Wildwood Middle School vs. Shepherdstown Middle School
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