For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,693 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Roane County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roane County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Raider Way
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-6420
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-6420
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Geary Elementary/middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9538 Clay Rd
Left Hand, WV 25251
(304) 565-3721
Left Hand, WV 25251
(304) 565-3721
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Walton Elementary/middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
90 School Dr
Walton, WV 25286
(304) 577-6731
Walton, WV 25286
(304) 577-6731
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
85 Clay Rd
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-6428
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-6428
Grades: PK-4
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Spencer Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Chapman Ave
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-6415
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-6415
Grades: 5-8
| 315 students
Roane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
66 Roosevelt St
Reedy, WV 25270
(304) 927-6433
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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Roane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Roane County include: Geary Elementary/middle School vs. Walton Elementary/middle School, Walton Elementary/middle School vs. Geary Elementary/middle School
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