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4.9 avg / 10

Roane County Schools School District

School District · Spencer, West Virginia

Students: 1,693
Teachers (FTE): 135

Avg Rating

4.9

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,833

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.5:1

How this district compares

West Virginia rank

#54 of 55

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

below West Virginia avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,833

$591 vs West Virginia median

District size

1,693 students

Smaller than West Virginia median

About Roane County Schools

Roane County Schools is a Spencer, West Virginia school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,693 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $13,833 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.9/10, Roane County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Spencer Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.

In standardized testing, Roane County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 22.3% and ELA proficiency of 37.0%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 22.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 37.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Roane County Schools with test data.

District Details

City
Spencer
Total Enrollment
1,693
Teachers (FTE)
135
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Roane County Schools?

Roane County Schools has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Roane County Schools?

The average composite rating for Roane County Schools is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Roane County Schools spends $13,833 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Roane County Schools is 12.5:1.

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

Spencer Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Roane County Schools with a composite score of 6.0/10.

What are the test scores in Roane County Schools?

Across schools in Roane County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Roane County Schools has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 5 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
4.9/10
Math Proficiency
22.3%
ELA Proficiency
37.0%

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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