Total enrollment
1,630
-273 (-14%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Roane County Schools
West Virginia · 1,630 students · 3 cities
Of the 5 public K-12 schools run by Roane County Schools, combined student count is roughly 1,630, with 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Roane County Schools
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Roane County Schools ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In West Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,630 | #39 of 55 | #5,143 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #43 of 55 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #23 of 55 | #3,155 of 9,044 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 6.3% | #37 of 47 | #6,730 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Roane County Schools
Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 2,243 to 1,630 students (down 27%) and from 153 to 125 full-time teachers (down 18%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roane County High | Spencer | High | 09-12 | 490 |
| Spencer Elementary School | Spencer | Elementary | PK-04 | 413 |
| Spencer Middle School | Spencer | Middle | 05-08 | 299 |
| Walton Elementary/Middle School | Walton | Elementary | PK-08 | 228 |
| Geary Elementary/Middle School | Left Hand | Elementary | PK-08 | 200 |
About Roane County Schools
Roane County Schools administers 5 public schools across West Virginia, collectively serveing roughly 1,630 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Roane County Schools consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Per-school enrollment averages around 326 in this district, meaningfully below the West Virginia typical of 368.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Roane County Schools has declined 14% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,903 students to 1,630.
On this page, the community for Roane County Schools discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.