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#482 of 635 schools in WV
Roane County High
High School · Roane County Schools · Spencer, WV
A high school in Spencer, WV where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Raider Way, Spencer, WV 25276
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Roane County High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Roane County High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High1,679/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spencer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,750
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$672/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
27.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25276; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
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Roane County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roane County High is listed in ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roane County High
Roane County High is a public high school in Spencer, WV, part of Roane County Schools, serving approximately 518 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #482 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roane County High
What grades does Roane County High serve?
Roane County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Roane County High?
Roane County High has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roane County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Roane County High is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roane County High rank in WV?
Roane County High ranks #482 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Roane County High's MySchoolScout rating?
Roane County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Roane County High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roane County High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Roane County High a charter school?
No, Roane County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roane County High a Title I school?
No, Roane County High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Roane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (304) 927-6420
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 25276)
- 7,355
- Area median age
- 48.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 25276; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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