Best Schools in Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County, WV has 33 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 20 elementary) serving 11,670 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Raleigh County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Raleigh County, WV
The top high schools in Raleigh County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shady Spring High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
2. Woodrow Wilson High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1330 Students
3. Liberty High School
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Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 512 Students
4. Independence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
Best Middle Schools in Raleigh County, WV
The top middle schools in Raleigh County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
2. Shady Spring Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
3. Independence Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
4. Trap Hill Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
5. Beckley-stratton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Raleigh County, WV
The top elementary schools in Raleigh County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hollywood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
2. Crescent Elementary
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Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
3. Maxwell Hill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
4. Ghent Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students
5. Ridgeview Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
6. Shady Spring Elementary
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Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
7. Stanaford Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 233 Students
8. Daniels Elementary
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Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
9. Fairdale Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
10. Bradley Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Raleigh County, WV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Raleigh County, WV has a total population of 74,591 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Raleigh County, WV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Raleigh County, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Raleigh County, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Raleigh County, WV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Raleigh County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Raleigh County, WV
How many schools are in Raleigh County, WV?
Raleigh County, WV has 33 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 11,670 students in total.
How do schools in Raleigh County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Raleigh County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Raleigh County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Raleigh County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Raleigh County
11 places in Raleigh County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Beckley (10)
- Coal City (3)
- Shady Spring (3)
- Glen Daniel (2)
- Artie (1)
- Daniels (1)
- Fairdale (1)
- Ghent (1)
- Mabscott (1)
- Rock Creek (1)
- Sophia (1)
School districts (1)
- Raleigh County Schools (26 schools)