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Beckley Center

4712 Robert C. Byrd Drive
Beckley, WV 25801
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 29 students in grades 6-12, Beckley Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20% in WV
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Beckley Center's student population of 29 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
4 teachers

School Rankings

Beckley Center ranks within the top 20% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beckley Center is 0.30, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#100 out of 627 schools
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
<50%
34%
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
7%
4%
White
83%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beckley Center's ranking?
Beckley Center is ranked #100 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Beckley Center?
29 students attend Beckley Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Beckley Center students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What grades does Beckley Center offer ?
Beckley Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beckley Center part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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