For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,260 students in Spencer, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Spencer, WV are Roane County High School, Spencer Elementary School and Spencer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Spencer 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Spencer, WV (2025)
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 | 518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
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 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Spencer, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Spencer, WV include Roane County High School, Spencer Elementary School and Spencer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Spencer?
3 public schools are located in Spencer.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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