For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,188 students in Boone County, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 68 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Boone County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, WV are Sherman Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Brookview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Boone County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7487 Coal River Road
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Josephine Avenue
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Brookview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Learning Way
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-1012
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-1012
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Ramage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15908 Spruce River Road
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-0763
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-0763
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
Sherman Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9846 Coal River Road
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3694
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3694
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Rank: #66.
Scott High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Skyhawk Place
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-3011
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #77.
Ashford Rumble Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Ashford Nellis Road
Ashford, WV 25009
(304) 836-5381
Ashford, WV 25009
(304) 836-5381
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Rank: #88.
Whitesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37949 Coal River Road
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 854-1301
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 854-1301
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
Rank: #99.
Van Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
338 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8811
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8811
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #1010.
Van Junior Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
913 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8237
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8237
Grades: 6-12
| 177 students
Rank: #1111.
Madison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 Riverside Dr-w
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-4464
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-4464
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Rank: #1212.
Sherman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10008 Coal River Road
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3301
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3301
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boone Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3505 Daniel Boone Parkway, Sui
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4585
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4585
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boone County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Hc 81 Box 50-b
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-4585
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-4585
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Po Box 730
Uneeda, WV 25205
(304) 369-0558
Uneeda, WV 25205
(304) 369-0558
Grades: K
| 51 students
Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Lory Place
Julian, WV 25529
(304) 369-2987
Julian, WV 25529
(304) 369-2987
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
3277 Hewett Creek Road, Po Box
Hewett, WV 25108
(304) 369-1342
Hewett, WV 25108
(304) 369-1342
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
179 Memorial Drive
Nellis, WV 25142
(304) 836-5281
Nellis, WV 25142
(304) 836-5281
Grades: PK-6
| 99 students
Raleigh-boone Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
11823 Coal River Road
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 558-1598
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 558-1598
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Po Box 610
Sylvester, WV 25193
(304) 854-1783
Sylvester, WV 25193
(304) 854-1783
Grades: PK-3
| 89 students
36071 Pond Fork Road
Wharton, WV 25208
(304) 247-6672
Wharton, WV 25208
(304) 247-6672
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Boone County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, WV include Sherman Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Brookview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Boone County?
13 public schools are located in Boone County.
What percentage of students in Boone County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Boone County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Boone County include: Scott High School vs. Sherman High School, Sherman High School vs. Scott High School, Van Junior Senior High School vs. Sherman High School
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