For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 802 students in Boone County, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Boone County, WV are Sherman Junior High School, Van Junior/senior High School and Madison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9846 Coal River Road
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3694
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3694
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
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.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 Riverside Drive West
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4464
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4464
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Boone County, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Boone County, WV include Sherman Junior High School, Van Junior/senior High School and Madison Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Boone County?
3 public middle schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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