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6.4 avg / 10

Boone County Schools School District

School District · Madison, West Virginia

Students: 3,117
Teachers (FTE): 263

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

12

7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,630

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.9:1

How this district compares

West Virginia rank

#24 of 55

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above West Virginia avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,630

+$1,206 vs West Virginia median

District size

3,117 students

Typical than West Virginia median

About Boone County Schools

Boone County Schools is a Madison, West Virginia school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 3,117 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $15,630 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Boone County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sherman Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Boone County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 32.8% and ELA proficiency of 36.6%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Boone County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 36.6%
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State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Boone County Schools with test data.

District Details

City
Madison
Total Enrollment
3,117
Teachers (FTE)
263
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Boone County Schools?

Boone County Schools has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Boone County Schools?

The average composite rating for Boone County Schools is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Boone County Schools?

Boone County Schools spends $15,630 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Boone County Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Boone County Schools is 11.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Boone County Schools?

Sherman Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Boone County Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Boone County Schools?

Across schools in Boone County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Boone County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?

Boone County Schools has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in West Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
32.8%
ELA Proficiency
36.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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