For the 2026 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 27% (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 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 90%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shady Spring High School, with ≥95% 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 (2026)
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.
Shady Spring High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Hinton Rd
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4647
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4647
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Liberty High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Coal River Rd
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
(304) 934-5306
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
(304) 934-5306
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Independence High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3228
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3228
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Raleigh County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 288
Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 256-4571
Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 256-4571
Gr: K-6 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1404 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Rt
Crab Orchard, WV 25827
(304) 256-4577
Crab Orchard, WV 25827
(304) 256-4577
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
301 Park Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 75%
1970 Lester Highway
Lester, WV 25865
(304) 934-5885
Lester, WV 25865
(304) 934-5885
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Sophia Alternative Education Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 338
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 38%
200 Mills Avenue
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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: Liberty High School vs. Independence High School, Woodrow Wilson High School vs. Shady Spring High School, Shady Spring High School vs. Woodrow Wilson High School
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