For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,376 students in West Jefferson, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in West Jefferson, NC are Ashe County Early College High School, Ashe County High School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Jefferson, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in West Jefferson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Jefferson, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashe County Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
363 Campus Dr
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 846-1881
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 846-1881
Gr: 9-13 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Ashe County High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
184 Campus Drive
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 846-2400
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 846-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4083 Us Hwy 221s
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 877-2921
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 877-2921
Gr: K-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
West Jefferson, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 68
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 246-3221
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 246-3221
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Jefferson, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in West Jefferson, NC include Ashe County Early College High School, Ashe County High School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Jefferson?
3 public schools are located in West Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in West Jefferson?
West Jefferson public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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