For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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
Gr: 9-12
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. Scott High School
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