Shannondale’s public schools score below 55% of West Virginia districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Shannondale, 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.
Shannondale’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 113 West Virginia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Shannondale’s, its schools beat 39%, lower than their 45% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 46% and math 32% in spring 2022, against 41% and 32% statewide; 88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 93%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,294 per student, against $15,637 across West Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
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 Shannondale’s grade
B−: better than 45% of West Virginia school districts, #36 of 61 West Virginia towns. Test scores are above the West Virginia average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Shannondale, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Shannondale
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 372 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Harpers Ferry
Kindergarten in Shannondale
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 372 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Harpers Ferry
1st grade in Shannondale
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 372 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Harpers Ferry
2nd grade in Shannondale
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 372 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Harpers Ferry
3rd grade in Shannondale
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 372 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Harpers Ferry
4th grade in Shannondale
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 372 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Harpers Ferry
5th grade in Shannondale
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 372 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Harpers Ferry
9th grade in Shannondale · depends on your address
Washington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,458 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Charles Town
Jefferson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,431 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Shenandoah Junction
10th grade in Shannondale · depends on your address
Washington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,458 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Charles Town
Jefferson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,431 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Shenandoah Junction
11th grade in Shannondale · depends on your address
Washington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,458 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Charles Town
Jefferson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,431 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Shenandoah Junction
12th grade in Shannondale · depends on your address
Washington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,458 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Charles Town
Jefferson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,431 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Shenandoah Junction
Shannondale’s public schools are run by Jefferson County School District, which also serves Bolivar, Charles Town, Harpers Ferry and Ranson corporation and others. 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
Shannondale vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the West Virginia towns that share Shannondale’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Shannondale | B− | Jefferson County |
Every school in Shannondale
7 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 Shannondale’s schools
Are Shannondale’s schools good?
On West Virginia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Shannondale children attend score below 55% of West Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #36 of 61 West Virginia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 39%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Shannondale in?
Jefferson County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,386 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
Where do Shannondale kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Washington High School and Jefferson High School.
What is Shannondale’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Jefferson County School District graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia.
How much does Shannondale spend per student?
$15,294 in Jefferson County School District (FY2024), against $15,637 across West Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Shannondale families are saying about school.
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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.