Jackson County Board of Education, WV: An Overview
Jackson County Schools, overseen by the Jackson County Board of Education in West Virginia, serves a diverse student population across its thirteen schools. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the school district, encompassing its structure, student demographics, academic performance, and financial standing.
Structure of Jackson County Schools
The Jackson County School District is comprised of the following schools:
- Preschools: 7
- Elementary Schools: 8
- Middle Schools: 2
- High Schools: 2
List of Preschools
The Jackson County School District contains the following preschools:
- Cottageville Elementary School, located at 270 2Nd St, Cottageville, WV 25239
- Evans Elementary School, located at 205 Schoolhouse Dr, Evans, WV 25241
- Fairplain Elementary School, located at 51 Panther Dr, Ripley, WV 25271
- Gilmore Elementary School, located at 7412 Parkersburg Rd, Sandyville, WV 25275
- Henry J Kaiser Elementary School, located at 803 Kaiser Ave, Ravenswood, WV 26164
Student Demographics
Jackson County Schools serve a total of 4,037 students. The student body exhibits the following racial and ethnic composition:
- 96% White
- 0.6% Black or African American
- 0.2% Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander
- 1.6% Hispanic/Latino
- 0% American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.6% Two or More Races
- 0% Race or Ethnicity Not Specified
In terms of gender distribution, 47% of students are female, and 53% are male.
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Academic Performance
Test scores provide insights into the academic performance of students within Jackson County Schools.
- Elementary School: 47% of elementary students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 57% tested at or above that level for math.
- Middle School: 45% of middle school students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 38% tested at or above that level for math.
- High School: 58% of high school students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 24% tested at or above that level for math.
Additional academic indicators include a high school college readiness rate of 16.6.
Financial Overview
Jackson County Schools' financial data illustrates its resource allocation and revenue generation. The district spends $13,969 per student each year. It has an annual revenue of $63,402,000.
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