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ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
5
Schools
1,795
Students
$14,563
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
—
Free Lunch Rate
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 1,795 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,563 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GEARY ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOLPK–08229
SPENCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04454
WALTON ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOLPK–08241
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SPENCER MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08331
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ROANE COUNTY HIGH09–12540
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,563Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
16%
State
58.0%
Local (property tax)
15.7%
Federal
26.3%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,795
Students
—
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,795 students.
What is the graduation rate for ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $14,563 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS is 42/100. 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.