For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,693 students in Roane County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Roane County Schools School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
5 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
1,693 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Roane County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
97%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,862 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,661 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,862
$15,963
Spending / Student
$15,661
$15,138
Best Roane County Schools School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roane County Schools School District?
Roane County Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,693 students.
What is the rank of Roane County Schools School District?
Roane County Schools School District is ranked #54 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 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 Roane County Schools School District?
97% of Roane County Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roane County Schools School District?
Roane 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 Roane County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,661 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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