For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,039 students in Boone County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Boone County, WV are Scott High School, Van Junior/senior High School and Sherman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Boone County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sherman High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Boone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scott High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Skyhawk Pl
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-3011
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Van Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
913 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8237
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8237
Grades: 6-12
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Sherman High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10008 Coal River Rd
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3301
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3301
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boone Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
3505 Daniel Boone Pkwy Ste B
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4585
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4585
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boone County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Hc 81 Box 50-b
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-4585
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-4585
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Po Box 730
Uneeda, WV 25205
(304) 369-0558
Uneeda, WV 25205
(304) 369-0558
Grades: K
| 51 students
Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Lory Place
Julian, WV 25529
(304) 369-2987
Julian, WV 25529
(304) 369-2987
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
3277 Hewett Creek Road, Po Box
Hewett, WV 25108
(304) 369-1342
Hewett, WV 25108
(304) 369-1342
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
179 Memorial Drive
Nellis, WV 25142
(304) 836-5281
Nellis, WV 25142
(304) 836-5281
Grades: PK-6
| 99 students
Raleigh-boone Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
11823 Coal River Road
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 558-1598
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 558-1598
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Po Box 610
Sylvester, WV 25193
(304) 854-1783
Sylvester, WV 25193
(304) 854-1783
Grades: PK-3
| 89 students
36071 Pond Fork Road
Wharton, WV 25208
(304) 247-6672
Wharton, WV 25208
(304) 247-6672
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Boone County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Boone County, WV include Scott High School, Van Junior/senior High School and Sherman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Boone County?
4 public high schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Boone County include: Scott High School vs. Sherman High School, Sherman High School vs. Scott High School, Van Junior/senior High School vs. Sherman High School
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