West Jefferson Middle School

West Jefferson Middle School is one of the intimate intermediate schools in West Jefferson, Ohio, overseen by Jefferson Local, with 252 students on its rolls from grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 482 students per school, that is 48% leaner than typical.

Jefferson Local runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 976 students. West Jefferson Middle School is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, West Jefferson Middle School lists that nearly all students (92%) are White. Beyond that, the school records 3% Hispanic, 2% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.8:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 17.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Madison County) reports that median household earnings sit near $87,045, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Madison County runs 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,189 students), of which West Jefferson Middle School is one.

The closest other public school is West Jefferson High School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at West Jefferson Middle School has shrank 15%, going from 298 students in 2018 to 252 in 2025.

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