For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,202 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 42% 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 4% 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 Spencer, WV (2026)
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 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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