Photo: Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0Shepherdstown’s public schools score below 55% of West Virginia districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Shepherdstown, 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.
Shepherdstown’s schools, in brief
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 ↓
Nine elementary schools, then four middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. 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 Shepherdstown’s grade
B−: better than 45% of West Virginia school districts. 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 Shepherdstown, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Shepherdstown · 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 Shepherdstown · 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 Shepherdstown · 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 Shepherdstown · 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
Shepherdstown’s public schools are run by Jefferson County School District, which also serves Bolivar, Charles Town, Harpers Ferry and Ranson corporation. 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
Shepherdstown vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the West Virginia towns that share Shepherdstown’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherdstown | B− | Jefferson County |
Every school in Shepherdstown
15 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 Shepherdstown’s schools
Are Shepherdstown’s schools good?
On West Virginia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Shepherdstown children attend score below 55% of West Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 47%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Shepherdstown in?
Jefferson County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,386 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
Where do Shepherdstown kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Washington High School and Jefferson High School.
What is Shepherdstown’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 Shepherdstown 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 Shepherdstown families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Shepherdstown → 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.