Jackson County School District, West Virginia

Jackson County School District is a unified school district in Jackson County, West Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 27,705 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 464 sq mi (1,203 km²) of land.

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Jackson County School District in West Virginia
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
27,705
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Jackson County
Land area
464 sq mi (1,203 km²)
Median household income
$58,845 ± $8,665
Median home value
$157,200 ± $7,880
Water area
7.27 sq mi (18.8 km²)
State
West Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5400540
Coordinates (central point)
38.834234, -81.677717

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Jackson County School District, largest first

  1. Western District10,343 people
  2. Eastern District9,016 people
  3. Northern District8,346 people
  4. Ravenswood (city)3,830 people
  5. Ripley (city)3,071 people
  6. Cottageville (CDP)310 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Southern Local School District (Meigs County), Ohio15 mi northwest
  2. Roane County School District19 mi east
  3. Mason County School District19 mi west
  4. Wirt County School District20 mi northeast
  5. Eastern Local School District (Meigs County), Ohio22 mi northwest
  6. Putnam County School District26 mi southwest
  7. Wood County School District28 mi north
  8. Kanawha County School District36 mi south

These share a boundary with Jackson County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Jackson County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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