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Public School Review - Established 2003

Boone County Schools

69 Avenue B
Madison, WV 25130
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (304) 369-3131

Top Rankings

Boone County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,048 students in Boone County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Boone County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
13 Schools
684 Schools
# Students
3,048 Students
242,650 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
18,121 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeBoone County SchoolsWest Virginia
Pre-K198231
Kind199256
1220257
2207261
3212273
4179265
5185248
6227281
7214280
8237285
9232306
10268297
11216280
12254273
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District Rank

Boone County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 56 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (WV)
#29 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearBoone County Schools
2023#29
2022#25
2021#27
2019#25
2018#36
2017#40
2016#26
2015#19
2014#21
2013#28
2012#26
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31%
34%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearBoone County SchoolsWest Virginia
202331%34%
202231%32%
202126%28%
201936%38%
201832%37%
201732%35%
201633%33%
201531%30%
201442%42%
201342%46%
201246%48%
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39%
41%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearBoone County SchoolsWest Virginia
202239%41%
202136%40%
201832%45%
201741%47%
201546%46%
201444%47%
201345%48%
201244%49%
201145%48%
201039%42%
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25%
28%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearBoone County SchoolsWest Virginia
202225%28%
202119%27%
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92%
91%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearBoone County SchoolsWest Virginia
202392%91%
202291%91%
202189%90%
202092%90%
201990%90%
201888%89%
201788%89%
201687%89%
201586%86%
201485%84%
201380%81%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.23

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearBoone County SchoolsWest Virginia
20240.110.22
20230.100.21
20220.100.21
20210.100.21
20200.090.19
20190.090.19
20180.080.19
20170.080.19
20160.020.19
20150.160.19
20140.030.17
20130.030.17
20120.030.15
20110.020.15
20100.030.15
20090.020.13
20080.020.13
20070.030.13
20060.030.12
20050.030.12
20040.030.12
20030.030.12
20020.030.10
20010.030.10
20000.030.08
19990.030.07
19980.030.07
19970.030.07
19960.020.08
19950.030.08
19940.020.08
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)

YearBoone County SchoolsWest Virginia
20233%4%
20203%4%
20193%4%
20183%4%
20173%4%
20161%4%
20153%5%
20141%5%
20131%5%
20121%5%
20111%5%
20101%5%
20091%5%
20081%5%
20071%5%
20061%4%
20051%5%
20042%5%
20031%4%
20021%4%
20011%4%
20001%3%
19992%4%
19981%4%
19971%4%
19961%4%
19951%4%
19941%4%
19931%4%
19922%4%
19911%4%
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% White
98%
87%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearBoone County SchoolsWest Virginia
202492%88%
202392%89%
202292%89%
202193%89%
202094%90%
201994%90%
201895%90%
201795%90%
201699%90%
201583%90%
201499%91%
201399%91%
201299%92%
201199%92%
201099%92%
200999%93%
200899%93%
200799%93%
200699%94%
200599%93%
200498%93%
200399%94%
200299%95%
200199%95%
200099%96%
199998%96%
199899%96%
199799%96%
199699%96%
199599%96%
199499%96%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2024)

YearBoone County SchoolsWest Virginia
20243%5%
20233%4%
20223%4%
20213%4%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,011 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,208. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,527 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$3,933 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearBoone County SchoolsWest Virginia
2023$49 MM$44 MM
2022$52 MM$43 MM
2021$49 MM$44 MM
2020$52 MM$43 MM
2019$48 MM$42 MM
2018$52 MM$44 MM
2017$52 MM$45 MM
2016$51 MM$43 MM
2015$58 MM$43 MM
2014$58 MM$48 MM
2012$69 MM$55 MM
2011$62 MM$47 MM
2010$58 MM$43 MM
2009$56 MM$44 MM
2008$53 MM$40 MM
2007$50 MM$42 MM
2006$47 MM$41 MM
2005$46 MM$38 MM
2004$44 MM$36 MM
2003$42 MM$34 MM
2002$42 MM$34 MM
2001$40 MM$32 MM
2000$40 MM$33 MM
1999$36 MM$30 MM
1998$39 MM$32 MM
1997$37 MM$30 MM
1996$34 MM$30 MM
1995$34 MM$29 MM
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Spending
$47 MM
$3,730 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearBoone County SchoolsWest Virginia
2023$47 MM$42 MM
2022$52 MM$41 MM
2021$47 MM$42 MM
2020$52 MM$41 MM
2019$48 MM$42 MM
2018$42 MM$42 MM
2017$44 MM$43 MM
2016$56 MM$43 MM
2015$62 MM$46 MM
2014$59 MM$46 MM
2012$64 MM$48 MM
2011$66 MM$51 MM
2010$62 MM$46 MM
2009$54 MM$44 MM
2008$51 MM$42 MM
2007$48 MM$41 MM
2006$48 MM$40 MM
2005$46 MM$39 MM
2004$44 MM$39 MM
2003$43 MM$38 MM
2002$42 MM$34 MM
2001$41 MM$34 MM
2000$39 MM$34 MM
1999$37 MM$32 MM
1998$36 MM$30 MM
1997$37 MM$30 MM
1996$33 MM$29 MM
1995$33 MM$29 MM
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Revenue / Student
$16,011
$16,208

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearBoone County SchoolsWest Virginia
2023$15,308$15,093
2022$14,067$11,928
2021$14,585$14,260
2020$14,067$11,928
2018$12,995$12,486
2017$12,383$12,727
2016$11,809$11,904
2015$13,058$11,650
2014$12,796$12,937
2012$15,127$15,292
2011$13,576$12,722
2010$12,443$11,650
2009$12,165$11,815
2008$11,466$10,474
2007$10,772$10,918
2006$10,368$10,978
2005$9,968$9,978
2004$9,615$9,483
2003$9,256$8,795
2002$9,219$8,794
2001$8,867$8,002
2000$8,775$8,153
1999$7,685$7,396
1998$8,223$7,449
1997$7,643$7,006
1995$6,784$6,524
1992$4,917$4,968
1990$3,767$3,761
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Spending / Student
$15,527
$15,371

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearBoone County SchoolsWest Virginia
2023$14,845$14,257
2022$14,043$11,354
2021$14,144$13,470
2020$14,043$11,354
2018$10,407$11,778
2017$10,650$12,263
2016$12,981$11,931
2015$13,817$12,559
2014$12,887$12,334
2012$14,096$13,297
2011$14,433$13,780
2010$13,166$12,559
2009$11,779$11,723
2008$11,169$11,119
2007$10,537$10,885
2006$10,621$10,809
2005$10,043$10,444
2004$9,555$10,067
2003$9,421$9,692
2002$9,406$8,729
2001$9,165$8,510
2000$8,759$8,271
1999$7,992$7,692
1998$7,667$7,111
1997$7,570$6,955
1995$6,583$6,604
1992$4,804$4,902
1990$3,474$3,706
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Best Boone County Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7487 Coal River Road
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
150 Josephine Ave
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Sherman Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9846 Coal River Road
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3694
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Learning Way
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-1012
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Scott High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Skyhawk Pl
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-3011
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Ramage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15908 Spruce River Rd
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-0763
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Ashford-rumble Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1649 Ashford Nellis Rd
Ashford, WV 25009
(304) 836-5381
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #88.
Van Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
338 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8811
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Van Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
913 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8237
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Riverside Drive West
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4464
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
Whitesville Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
37949 Coal River Rd
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 854-1301
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Sherman High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10008 Coal River Rd
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Boone Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
3505 Daniel Boone Pkwy Ste B
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4585
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Boone County Schools?
Boone County Schools manages 13 public schools serving 3,048 students.
What is the rank of Boone County Schools?
Boone County Schools is ranked #31 out of 56 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County Schools?
98% of Boone County Schools students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Boone County Schools?
Boone County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Boone County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,527 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,048 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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