For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,294 students in Beckley, WV. The top ranked public high schools in Beckley, WV are Beckley Center and Woodrow Wilson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beckley, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Beckley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public high schools.
Beckley, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Woodrow Wilson High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Beckley, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beckley Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4712 Robert C. Byrd Drive
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 250-6570
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 250-6570
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wilson High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4646
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4646
Gr: 9-12 | 1,265 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Careers And Technology
Vocational School
390 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4615
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4615
Gr: 8-12
Beckley, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Park Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Beckley, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Beckley, WV include Beckley Center and Woodrow Wilson High School. Beckley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Beckley?
3 public high schools are located in Beckley.
What is the racial composition of students in Beckley?
Beckley public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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