For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,232 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 24% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Raleigh County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public high schools.
Raleigh County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, 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 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Raleigh County (2024)
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: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Hinton Road
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4647
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4647
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Rank: #33.
Woodrow Wilson High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Stanaford Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4646
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4646
Grades: 9-12
| 1,324 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Coal River Road
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
(304) 934-5306
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
(304) 934-5306
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #55.
Independence High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Independence Road
Coal City, WV 25823
(304) 683-3228
Coal City, WV 25823
(304) 683-3228
Grades: 9-12
| 555 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Careers And Technology
Vocational School
390 Stanaford Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4615
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4615
Grades: 9-12
| 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, WV?
6 public high schools are located in Raleigh County, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Raleigh County, WV?
Raleigh County, WV public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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