Summary:
Zip code 25251 is home to just one elementary school, Geary Elementary/Middle School, a small, rural school serving 200 students in grades PK through 8 as part of the Roane County Schools district.
For parents, the most important takeaway is that this school shows a very mixed performance profile, with clear bright spots and areas of concern. The strongest results come in 8th grade, where students significantly outperform both the district and state averages in math (40.9% proficient) and science (36.4% proficient). Third grade English Language Arts is also a highlight, with 52.6% of students proficient, well above the state average of 44.6%. However, 6th grade is a major weak point, with proficiency rates of just 23.1% in both math and ELA—roughly half the state average. Overall, the school's state ranking has declined from the 35th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 14th percentile in 2025-2026, earning it a 1-star rating. Despite this, the school consistently outperforms its home district in most subjects, suggesting it is a relative success story within a district ranked 48th out of 54 in West Virginia.
One of the most interesting findings is the dramatic "8th grade bounce" after a low point in 7th grade, where math proficiency drops to just 14% before rebounding to 40.9% in 8th grade. This inconsistency points to a lack of uniform effectiveness across grade levels, with 6th and 7th grades needing the most targeted support. The school also has a favorable 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio and spends $12,582 per student, yet these resources do not appear to be translating into consistently high outcomes. For parents, this means the school offers strong instruction in certain grades, particularly 3rd and 8th, but families should be aware of the significant performance dips in the middle grades when considering this school.
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