Top 5 Best Roane County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,795 students in Roane County, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Roane County, WV are Roane County High School, Geary Elementary/middle School and Walton Elementary/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roane County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Roane County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Roane County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roane County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
One Raider Way
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-6420
Grades: 9-12
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Geary Elementary/middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9538 Clay Road
Left Hand, WV 25251
(304) 565-3721
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Walton Elementary/middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
90 School Drive
Walton, WV 25286
(304) 577-6731
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Spencer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Clay Road
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-6428
Grades: PK-4
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Spencer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Chapman Avenue
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-6415
Grades: 5-8
| 331 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Roane County, WV

Roane County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
66 Roosevelt St
Reedy, WV 25270
(304) 927-6433
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Roane County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Roane County, WV include Roane County High School, Geary Elementary/middle School and Walton Elementary/middle School.
How many public schools are located in Roane County?
5 public schools are located in Roane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roane County?
Roane County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Roane County are often viewed compared to one another?

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