Best Boone County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,039 students in Boone County, WV.

The top-ranked public high schools in Boone County, WV are Scott High School, Van Junior/senior High School and Sherman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Boone County, WV public high schools have an score of 10% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.

Boone County, WV public high school have a of 92%, which is equal to the West Virginia average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Sherman High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Boone County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Scott High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
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1 Skyhawk Pl
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-3011

Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: #22.

Van Junior/senior High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
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913 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8237

Gr: 6-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #33.

Sherman High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
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10008 Coal River Rd
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3301

Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: n/an/a

Boone Career And Technical Center

Vocational School

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3505 Daniel Boone Pkwy Ste B
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4585

Gr: 9-12

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Boone County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Boone County Alternative School (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

Hc 81 Box 50-b
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-4585

Gr: 9-12 | 15 students

Boone County Kindergarten Academy (Closed 2004)

Po Box 730
Uneeda, WV 25205
(304) 369-0558

Gr: K | 51 students Minority enrollment: 2%

Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1 Lory Place
Julian, WV 25529
(304) 369-2987

Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 43%

Jeffrey-spencer Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3277 Hewett Creek Road, Po Box
Hewett, WV 25108
(304) 369-1342

Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Nellis Elementary School (Closed 2023)

179 Memorial Drive
Nellis, WV 25142
(304) 836-5281

Gr: PK-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Raleigh-boone Technical Center (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

11823 Coal River Road
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 558-1598

Gr: PK-12

Sylvester Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Po Box 610
Sylvester, WV 25193
(304) 854-1783

Gr: PK-3 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Wharton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

36071 Pond Fork Road
Wharton, WV 25208
(304) 247-6672

Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Boone County, WV?

The top-ranked public high schools in Boone County, WV include Scott High School, Van Junior/senior High School and Sherman High School.

How many public high schools are located in Boone County?

4 public high schools are located in Boone County.

What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?

Boone County public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).

Which public high schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high 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