Middle Schools in Boone County Schools

Boone County Schools in West Virginia operates two middle schools: Sherman Junior High School and Madison Middle School. While both schools serve grades 6-8, the data shows a significant performance gap between the two, with Sherman Junior High School consistently outranking Madison Middle School in statewide assessments.

Sherman Junior High School emerges as the standout performer, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger compared to 0 stars for Madison Middle School. Sherman outperforms the Boone County and West Virginia averages on most academic proficiency metrics, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. Additionally, Sherman has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.5, compared to 15.4 at Madison Middle School.

While both schools struggle with low math proficiency rates, the data suggests that Sherman Junior High School is the stronger performer overall, with higher spending per student and better academic outcomes across multiple subject areas. The reasons for this disparity are not entirely clear from the available data, but the findings highlight the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to Sherman Junior High School's success and the broader performance of the Boone County school district.