For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,177 students in Boone County, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 76 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, Brookview Elementary School and Ramage Elementary 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 26% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% 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), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Boone County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7487 Coal River Road
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Learning Way
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-1012
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-1012
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Ramage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15908 Spruce River Road
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-0763
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-0763
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #44.
Sherman Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9846 Coal River Road
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3694
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3694
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #55.
Van Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
913 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8237
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8237
Grades: 6-12
| 194 students
Rank: #66.
Ashford-rumble Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Ashford Nellis Road
Ashford, WV 25009
(304) 836-5381
Ashford, WV 25009
(304) 836-5381
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Rank: #77.
Scott High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Skyhawk Place
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-3011
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Rank: #88.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Josephine Avenue
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #99.
Sherman High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10008 Coal River Road
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3301
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3301
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #1010.
Van Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
338 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8811
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8811
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
Rank: #1111.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 Riverside Dr-w
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-4464
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-4464
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1212.
Whitesville Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37949 Coal River Road
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 854-1301
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 854-1301
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boone Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
3505 Daniel Boone Parkway, Sui
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4585
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4585
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boone County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Hc 81 Box 50-b
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-4585
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-4585
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Po Box 730
Uneeda, WV 25205
(304) 369-0558
Uneeda, WV 25205
(304) 369-0558
Grades: K
| 51 students
Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1 Lory Place
Julian, WV 25529
(304) 369-2987
Julian, WV 25529
(304) 369-2987
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
3277 Hewett Creek Road, Po Box
Hewett, WV 25108
(304) 369-1342
Hewett, WV 25108
(304) 369-1342
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
179 Memorial Drive
Nellis, WV 25142
(304) 836-5281
Nellis, WV 25142
(304) 836-5281
Grades: PK-6
| 99 students
Raleigh-boone Technical Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
11823 Coal River Road
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 558-1598
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 558-1598
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Po Box 610
Sylvester, WV 25193
(304) 854-1783
Sylvester, WV 25193
(304) 854-1783
Grades: PK-3
| 89 students
36071 Pond Fork Road
Wharton, WV 25208
(304) 247-6672
Wharton, WV 25208
(304) 247-6672
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
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, Brookview Elementary School and Ramage Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Boone County, WV?
13 public schools are located in Boone County, WV.
What percentage of students in Boone County, WV go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Boone County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County, WV?
Boone County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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