For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,131 students in Raleigh County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Raleigh County, WV are Beckley Center, Shady Spring High School and Woodrow Wilson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raleigh County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Raleigh County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Raleigh County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Raleigh County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Shady Spring High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Hinton Rd
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4647
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4647
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #33.
Woodrow Wilson High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4646
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4646
Grades: 9-12
| 1,265 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Coal River Rd
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
(304) 934-5306
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
(304) 934-5306
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
Independence High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3228
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3228
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Raleigh County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 288
Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 256-4571
Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 256-4571
Grades: K-6
| 248 students
1404 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Rt
Crab Orchard, WV 25827
(304) 256-4577
Crab Orchard, WV 25827
(304) 256-4577
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
301 Park Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
1970 Lester Highway
Lester, WV 25865
(304) 934-5885
Lester, WV 25865
(304) 934-5885
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Po Box 307
Naoma, WV 25140
(304) 854-1151
Naoma, WV 25140
(304) 854-1151
Grades: 7-12
| 202 students
Sophia Alternative Education Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 338
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
200 Mills Avenue
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Raleigh County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Raleigh County, WV include Beckley Center, Shady Spring High School and Woodrow Wilson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Raleigh County?
6 public high schools are located in Raleigh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Raleigh County?
Raleigh County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Raleigh County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Raleigh County include: Woodrow Wilson High School vs. Shady Spring High School, Shady Spring High School vs. Woodrow Wilson High School, Independence High School vs. Shady Spring High School
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