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BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
12
Schools
3,188
Students
$15,311
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
88.2%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 3,188 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,311 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools7 schools
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08442
SHERMAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL06–08251
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL09–12529
SHERMAN HIGH SCHOOL09–12339
VAN JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL06–12177
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,311Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
29%
State
54.1%
Local (property tax)
29.4%
Federal
16.5%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
3,188
Students
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.2%
Opportunity Score39/100
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS has 12 public schools, serving a total of 3,188 students.
What is the graduation rate for BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 88.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $15,311 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.