South Jefferson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Charles Town, West Virginia 25414 · Jefferson County Schools
#270 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#28952 of 50,301 nationally
About South Jefferson Elementary School
South Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Charles Town, in the Jefferson County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 453 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 270th of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (54th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 453.
There are 5 schools in Charles Town; South Jefferson Elementary School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Jefferson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Jefferson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Washington High School
Charles Town · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,458 students · 4.4 km away
Page Jackson Elementary
Charles Town · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
366 students · 5.1 km away
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
Kearneysville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
229 students · 6.2 km away
Wright Denny Intermediate School
Charles Town · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
376 students · 7.0 km away
Charles Town Middle School
Charles Town · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students · 7.5 km away
Ranson Elementary School
Ranson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students · 9.1 km away
Clarke County High
Berryville · Public high · Grades 9–12
683 students · 12 km away
D.G. Cooley Elementary
Berryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students · 12 km away
Johnson-Williams Middle
Berryville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students · 12 km away
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Harpers Ferry · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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453 students
Ridgeview Elementary
Sophia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Hamlin PK-8
Hamlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
454 students
Mountain View Elementary & Middle School
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
456 students
Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School
Hambleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
450 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
South Jefferson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 44.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #270 of 390 in West Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Jefferson Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
South Jefferson Elementary School ranks #270 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #28952 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Jefferson Elementary School?
South Jefferson Elementary School had 453 students in 2025.
Is South Jefferson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
South Jefferson Elementary School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Jefferson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Jefferson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.