Jackson County Schools

Headquartered at 1 School Street in Ripley, West Virginia, Jackson County Schools is an active public school district serving a rural community across 13 operational school facilities. Operating as a traditional, non-charter school system, the district delivers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a total student body of 3,977 children, comprising 2,104 male and 1,873 female students across its primary, intermediate, and secondary grade levels. The student population reflects a close-knit regional demographic, with steady enrollment balanced across early childhood, middle school, and high school cohorts.

To support its learning environment, Jackson County Schools maintains a robust professional workforce totaling more than 1,277 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Instructional delivery is driven by approximately 594 FTE teachers alongside 74 FTE instructional aides, cultivating a highly supportive academic environment with a favorable student-to-teacher ratio. The academic infrastructure is further reinforced by nearly 609 FTE support staff members dedicated to facility operations, student services, and administrative guidance. Parents, prospective families, and educational researchers seeking additional information can reach the district administration at (304) 372-7300 or access public resources through the district’s web portal at boe.jack.k12.wv.us.