For the 2026 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, Walton Elementary/middle School and Geary 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 23% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% 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 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Roane County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
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 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
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 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Clay Rd
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-6428
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-6428
Gr: PK-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
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 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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, Walton Elementary/middle School and Geary 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 13% (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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