For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,131 students in Raleigh County, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Raleigh County, WV are Shady Spring High School, Woodrow Wilson High School and Liberty 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.
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 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
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 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
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 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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
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 Shady Spring High School, Woodrow Wilson High School and Liberty 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: Woodrow Wilson High School vs. Shady Spring High School, Independence High School vs. Shady Spring High School, Shady Spring High School vs. Woodrow Wilson High School
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