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3 schools in West Jefferson

Ohio · Public K-12

Across West Jefferson, 3 public K-12 schools serve approximately 976 students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in West Jefferson

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
976
-197 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Norwood Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05445
West Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddle06-08252
West Jefferson High SchoolHigh09-12279

About West Jefferson

West Jefferson, Ohio is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 976 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in West Jefferson is around 325 students, 31% below the Ohio average of about 469.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 17%: 1,173 students in SY 2017-18 versus 976 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for West Jefferson discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in West Jefferson, Ohio?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in West Jefferson, with a combined enrollment of about 976.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in West Jefferson?
West Jefferson has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in West Jefferson?
Norwood Elementary School is the largest public school in West Jefferson by enrollment, with approximately 445 students.
What school districts serve West Jefferson?
West Jefferson public schools are operated by Jefferson Local.
What grade levels do public schools in West Jefferson cover?
Public schools in West Jefferson serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.