Enrollment
550
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harpers Ferry, WV
Harpers Ferry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harpers Ferry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540057000343
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harpers Ferry Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Harpers Ferry · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 550
- students enrolled
Harpers Ferry Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harpers Ferry Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Harpers Ferry, WV.
School address
District: Jefferson County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540057000343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harpers Ferry Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harpers Ferry Middle School
Harpers Ferry Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, enrolling 550 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 550 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 184 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 550 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jefferson County Schools also operates Washington High School (1,458 students) and Jefferson High School (1,431 students) alongside Harpers Ferry Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harpers Ferry Middle School compares
Harpers Ferry Middle School on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Harpers Ferry Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County Schools, which includes Harpers Ferry Middle School.
$12,888
Per student
-13%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Harpers Ferry Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Town Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| T a Lowery Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harpers Ferry Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Harpers Ferry Middle School
How many students attend Harpers Ferry Middle School?
Harpers Ferry Middle School has 550 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harpers Ferry, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harpers Ferry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harpers Ferry Middle School is 12:1, which is 8% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harpers Ferry Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harpers Ferry Middle School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Harpers Ferry, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harpers Ferry Middle School?
Harpers Ferry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harpers Ferry Middle School rank among public schools in Harpers Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Harpers Ferry Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Harpers Ferry, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harpers Ferry on the city page.
Is Harpers Ferry Middle School a good school?
Harpers Ferry Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Schools?
Besides Harpers Ferry Middle School, Jefferson County Schools also operates Washington High School (1,458 students), Jefferson High School (1,431 students), and Charles Town Middle School (603 students). See the Jefferson County Schools district page for the complete list.
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