For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,109 students in Boone County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Boone County Schools School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
13 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
3,109 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
263 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Boone County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Graduation Rate
91%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.22
# American Indian Students
2 Students
228 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,682 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
5,929 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
19 Students
10,433 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
3,043 Students
216,811 Students
% White Students
98%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
11,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
164
14,983
# Students in K Grade:
235
16,757
# Students in 1st Grade:
221
16,888
# Students in 2nd Grade:
210
17,420
# Students in 3rd Grade:
183
16,764
# Students in 4th Grade:
183
15,751
# Students in 5th Grade:
224
17,896
# Students in 6th Grade:
225
17,905
# Students in 7th Grade:
242
18,332
# Students in 8th Grade:
242
18,287
# Students in 9th Grade:
265
20,756
# Students in 10th Grade:
244
19,734
# Students in 11th Grade:
268
18,284
# Students in 12th Grade:
203
16,622
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,697 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,222 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,697
$15,963
Spending / Student
$15,222
$15,138
Best Boone County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherman Elementary 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
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Josephine Ave
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Brookview Elementary 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
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Ramage Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15908 Spruce River Rd
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-0763
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-0763
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #55.
Sherman Junior High 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
| 226 students
Rank: #66.
Scott High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Skyhawk Pl
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-3011
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
Rank: #77.
Ashford-rumble Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Ashford Nellis Rd
Ashford, WV 25009
(304) 836-5381
Ashford, WV 25009
(304) 836-5381
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #88.
Whitesville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37949 Coal River Rd
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 854-1301
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 854-1301
Grades: PK-5
| 103 students
Rank: #99.
Van Elementary 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
| 152 students
Rank: #1010.
Van Junior/senior High 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
| 152 students
Rank: #1111.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 Riverside Drive West
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4464
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4464
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Rank: #1212.
Sherman High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10008 Coal River Rd
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3301
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3301
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boone Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
3505 Daniel Boone Pkwy Ste B
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4585
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4585
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Boone County Schools School District?
Boone County Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 3,109 students.
What is the rank of Boone County Schools School District?
Boone County Schools School District is ranked #24 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County Schools School District?
98% of Boone County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Boone County Schools School District?
Boone County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Boone County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,222 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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