Photo: Analogue Kid at en.wikipedia · Public domainRavenswood’s public schools outscore 77% of West Virginia districts
On the state math tests, 38% of Ravenswood’s students scored proficient, above the West Virginia average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ravenswood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within West Virginia, not nationally.
From West Virginia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ravenswood’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 73 West Virginia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Ravenswood’s, its schools beat 85%, higher than their 77% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 45% and math 38% in spring 2022, against 41% and 32% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 93%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,967 per student, against $15,637 across West Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then seven elementary, one middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Heritage Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Ravenswood’s grade
A−: better than 77% of West Virginia school districts, #18 of 61 West Virginia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the West Virginia average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ravenswood, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Ravenswood
Henry J Kaiser Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 294 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Ravenswood
Henry J Kaiser Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 294 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Ravenswood
Henry J Kaiser Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 294 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Ravenswood
Henry J Kaiser Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 294 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Ravenswood
Ravenswood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 306 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Ravenswood
Ravenswood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 306 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Ravenswood
Ravenswood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 306 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Ravenswood
Ravenswood High School
Grades 9–12 · 397 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Ravenswood
Ravenswood High School
Grades 9–12 · 397 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Ravenswood
Ravenswood High School
Grades 9–12 · 397 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Ravenswood
Ravenswood High School
Grades 9–12 · 397 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Ravenswood’s public schools are run by Jackson County School District, which also serves Ripley. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Ravenswood vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the West Virginia towns that share Ravenswood’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood | A− | Jackson County |
Every school in Ravenswood
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with West Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Ravenswood’s schools
Are Ravenswood’s schools good?
By West Virginia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Ravenswood children attend outscore 77% of West Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #18 of 61 West Virginia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Ravenswood in?
Jackson County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,977 students in 12 schools (2024–25).
Where do Ravenswood kids go to high school?
Ravenswood High School, with 397 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Ravenswood’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Jackson County School District graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia.
How much does Ravenswood spend per student?
$15,967 in Jackson County School District (FY2024), against $15,637 across West Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Ravenswood?
Yes: Heritage Christian Academy (religious, grades K–11, 23 students).
Parents talk
What Ravenswood families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Ravenswood → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within West Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.