For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,109 students in Boone County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 59 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Boone County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Boone County, WV are Sherman Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Sherman Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7487 Coal River Road
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Josephine Ave
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Sherman Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9846 Coal River Road
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3694
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3694
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Learning Way
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-1012
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-1012
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Scott High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Skyhawk Pl
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-3011
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-3011
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Ramage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15908 Spruce River Rd
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-0763
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-0763
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Ashford-rumble Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Ashford Nellis Rd
Ashford, WV 25009
(304) 836-5381
Ashford, WV 25009
(304) 836-5381
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #88.
Van Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8811
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8811
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Van Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
913 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8237
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8237
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 Riverside Drive West
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4464
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4464
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
Whitesville Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37949 Coal River Rd
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 854-1301
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 854-1301
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Sherman High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10008 Coal River Rd
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3301
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Boone Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
3505 Daniel Boone Pkwy Ste B
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4585
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4585
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Boone County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Boone County, WV include Sherman Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Sherman Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Boone County?
13 public schools are located in Boone County.
What percentage of students in Boone County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Boone County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Boone County include: Scott High School vs. Sherman High School, Sherman High School vs. Scott High School, Van Junior/senior High School vs. Sherman High School
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