For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,175 students in Roane County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Roane County, WV are Geary Elementary/middle School, Walton Elementary/middle School and Spencer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roane County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Roane County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Roane County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 elementary schools in Roane County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Roane County, WV include Geary Elementary/middle School, Walton Elementary/middle School and Spencer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Roane County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Roane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roane County?
Roane County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Roane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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