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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Raleigh County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 10,275 students in Raleigh County, WV (there are 8 private schools, serving 879 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Raleigh County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Raleigh County, WV are Hollywood Elementary School, Crescent Elementary School and Stanaford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raleigh County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Raleigh County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Raleigh County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
412 Old Mill Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
205 Crescent Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4585
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Stanaford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
950 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4626
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Ghent Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2750 Flat Top Rd.
Ghent, WV 25843
(304) 787-3631
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Park Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
212 Park Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Maxwell Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Maxwell Hill Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4599
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
388 Water Tank Hill Road
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4572
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Shady Spring Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Flat Top Rd
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4633
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Fairdale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
772 Bolt Rd.
Fairdale, WV 25839
(304) 934-7217
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Daniels Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
351 4-h Lake Rd.
Daniels, WV 25832
(304) 256-4622
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Shady Spring Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Flat Top Rd
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4570
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Shady Spring High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Hinton Rd
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4647
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Woodrow Wilson High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4646
Gr: 9-12 | 1,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Coal City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Independence Rd
Coal City, WV 25823
(304) 683-5001
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1616.
Trap Hill Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
665 Coal River Rd
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
(304) 934-5392
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1717.
Liberty High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Coal River Rd
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
(304) 934-5306
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1818.
Mabscott Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Pershing Avenue
Mabscott, WV 25871
(304) 256-4583
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1919.
Clear Fork District Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4851 Clear Fork Rd
Artie, WV 25008
(304) 854-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2020.
Independence High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3228
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2121.
Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4575 Robert C Byrd Dr
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4588
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2222.
Marsh Fork Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5960 Coal River Rd
Rock Creek, WV 25174
(304) 854-1951
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2323.
Beckley-stratton Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Grey Flats Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4616
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2424.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1129 S Fayette St
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4604
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2525.
Beckley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
399 Grey Flats Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Careers And Technology
Vocational School
390 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4615
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Raleigh County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Raleigh County, WV include Hollywood Elementary School, Crescent Elementary School and Stanaford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Raleigh County?
27 public schools are located in Raleigh County.
What percentage of students in Raleigh County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Raleigh County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Raleigh County?
Raleigh County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Raleigh County are often viewed compared to one another?

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