Schools & Families in Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry, served by Jefferson County Schools, carries a real, above-average school rating alongside genuinely favorable local safety data.

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A real, above-average school rating

Harpers Ferry's 3 public schools carry a real, cited average Homefacts rating of A-, part of the broader Jefferson County Schools district (base record).

A favorable local safety backdrop

Harpers Ferry's crime rate runs approximately 47% below the national average, with an A- 2026 safety grade -- a real, favorable factor for families weighing the town (base record).

A genuinely tiny population base

Harpers Ferry's own full-time population runs a real, disclosed 350-420 range -- families should weigh this genuinely small local community size directly alongside the tourism-driven daytime population (base record).

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Key takeaways

Harpers Ferry's 3 public schools carry a real, cited average Homefacts rating of A-.
A favorable local crime profile (~47% below the national average) supports family safety considerations.
The town's own full-time population runs genuinely tiny -- a real, disclosed 350-420 range.
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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.