Roane County Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 813 Capitol Street in Spencer, West Virginia, Roane County Schools serves as the primary public educational system for its surrounding distant rural community. Operating as an active, traditional school district, it oversees five operational school facilities that offer a complete academic continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district currently serves a student body of 1,630 children, providing structured pathways that support young learners from their earliest foundational years in pre-K and kindergarten through high school graduation and post-secondary preparation.

To support student achievement and well-being, Roane County Schools maintains a strong professional workforce totaling nearly 530 full-time equivalent personnel. The instructional framework is anchored by 250 full-time classroom teachers and 29 instructional aides, providing an exceptional level of individual attention and classroom guidance. This faculty is further reinforced by 250 dedicated support staff members who oversee essential operational, logistical, and student support services across the county. This comprehensive staffing structure reflects the district’s commitment to delivering personalized education and robust community resource support within a rural setting. Families, educators, and researchers can explore further details about district programs and performance online at roanewvschools.com.
5
Total Schools
1,630
Total Students
250.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roane County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1,577
Hispanic10
Black12
Asian5
Two or More26
  • White
    1,577 (96.7%)
  • Two or More
    26 (1.6%)
  • Black
    12 (0.7%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Roane County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:1,630*
Teachers (FTE):250.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.5
Schools in Roane County Schools
Found 5 Schools