For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,471 students in Raleigh County, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Raleigh County, WV are Beckley Center, Park Middle School and Independence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raleigh County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Raleigh County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle 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.
Park Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
212 Park Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: #44.
Shady Spring Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Flat Top Rd
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4570
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4570
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #55.
Trap Hill Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
665 Coal River Rd
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
(304) 934-5392
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
(304) 934-5392
Grades: 6-8
| 347 students
Rank: #66.
Beckley-stratton Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Grey Flats Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4616
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4616
Grades: 6-8
| 634 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 middle schools in Raleigh County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Raleigh County, WV include Beckley Center, Park Middle School and Independence Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Raleigh County?
7 public middle schools are located in Raleigh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Raleigh County?
Raleigh County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Raleigh County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Raleigh County include: Beckley-stratton Middle School vs. Park Middle School, Park Middle School vs. Beckley-stratton Middle School, Shady Spring Middle School vs. Park Middle School
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