Best West Jefferson Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 908 students in West Jefferson, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in West Jefferson, NC are Ashe County Early College High School and Ashe County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Jefferson, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in West Jefferson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
West Jefferson, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ashe County Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in West Jefferson, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashe County Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
363 Campus Dr
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 846-1881
Gr: 9-13 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Ashe County High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
184 Campus Drive
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 846-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in West Jefferson, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in West Jefferson, NC include Ashe County Early College High School and Ashe County High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Jefferson?
2 public high schools are located in West Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in West Jefferson?
West Jefferson public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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