For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 474 students in West Jefferson, NC.
The top ranked public elementary school in West Jefferson, NC is Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Jefferson, NC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Jefferson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Jefferson, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 elementary schools in West Jefferson, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Jefferson, NC include Westwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Jefferson?
1 public elementary schools are located in West Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in West Jefferson?
West Jefferson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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