Best Schools in Boone County, WV
Boone County, WV has 23 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 8,512 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Boone County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Boone County, WV
The top high schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
2. Riverside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
3. Van Junior Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 177 Students
4. Scott High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students
5. Lincoln County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 852 Students
6. Sherman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
Best Middle Schools in Boone County, WV
The top middle schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Adams Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
2. Trap Hill Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
3. Sherman Junior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students
4. East Bank Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students
5. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 442 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Boone County, WV
The top elementary schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sherman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
2. Brookview Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Boone County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
3. Ashford Rumble Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 127 Students
4. Ramage Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
5. Alum Creek Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
6. Midway Elementary School
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
7. Clear Fork District Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 99 Students
8. Madison Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Boone County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
9. Van Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Boone County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 155 Students
10. Whitesville Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Boone County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 105 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Boone County, WV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Boone County, WV has a total population of 21,809 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Boone County, WV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Boone County, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Boone County, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Boone County, WV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Boone County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Boone County, WV
How many schools are in Boone County, WV?
Boone County, WV has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,512 students in total.
How do schools in Boone County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Boone County score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Boone County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Boone County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Boone County
8 places in Boone County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (1)
- Boone County Schools (12 schools)