Harpers Ferry Middle School vs Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harpers Ferry Middle School
Harpers Ferry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students
Jefferson High School
Shenandoah Junction · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,431 students
| Measure | Harpers Ferry Middle School Harpers Ferry, West Virginia | Jefferson High School Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 110 | #18 of 110 |
| National rank | #4659 of 15,369 | #9983 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 550 | 1,431 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 1,431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| city | Harpers Ferry | Shenandoah Junction |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harpers Ferry Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 43.9).
- •Harpers Ferry Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Harpers Ferry Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.3).
- •Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,431 students compared with 550.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harpers Ferry Middle School better than Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Harpers Ferry Middle School ranks higher (63.7 vs 43.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harpers Ferry Middle School and Jefferson High School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Harpers Ferry and Shenandoah Junction in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harpers Ferry Middle School: 550. Jefferson High School: 1,431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harpers Ferry Middle School and Jefferson High School rank in West Virginia?
Harpers Ferry Middle School is 10th of 110 and Jefferson High School is 18th of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).