For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 748 students in Roane County, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Roane County, WV are Walton Elementary/middle School, Geary Elementary/middle School and Spencer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roane County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Roane County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Roane County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walton Elementary/middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
90 School Dr
Walton, WV 25286
(304) 577-6731
Walton, WV 25286
(304) 577-6731
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
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
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Spencer Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Chapman Ave
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-6415
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-6415
Gr: 5-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Roane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
66 Roosevelt St
Reedy, WV 25270
(304) 927-6433
Reedy, WV 25270
(304) 927-6433
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Roane County, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Roane County, WV include Walton Elementary/middle School, Geary Elementary/middle School and Spencer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Roane County?
3 public middle schools are located in Roane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roane County?
Roane County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Roane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle 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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