Can I use Raleigh County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Raleigh County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Raleigh County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Raleigh County?

Start with the 27 listed public schools and 1 district entry, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Raleigh County Schools & Education

Name: Raleigh County, West Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Raleigh County, West Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

88.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,193

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,773

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 62/100

State Score Position

#50

of 55 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Raleigh County

Measured School Summary

Raleigh County performs at an average level with a school score of 41/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,193 per pupil, Raleigh County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 33% below the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Raleigh County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

27 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

41/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #50 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

88.0%

4.8 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,193

$580 below the state average

School coverage

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Raleigh County has 27 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Raleigh County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS carries most of the listed public-school system, with 27 of 27 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#50

of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 21 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 96% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

10,867 students

Elementary 17Middle 5High 4Other 1

27 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 27 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Raleigh County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Raleigh County, West Virginia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A robust educational infrastructure in Raleigh

Raleigh County operates 27 public schools serving 10,867 students within a single unified district. The system features 17 elementary schools, five middle schools, and four high schools to provide comprehensive coverage across the region.

One district leading the way

Raleigh County Schools manages all 10,867 students, with no charter schools currently operating in the area. This consolidated approach allows the district to focus resources across its diverse network of 27 campuses.

A mix of city and country settings

Students attend schools in varied environments, including 14 rural locations, eight city campuses, and five suburban sites. Enrollment varies significantly, from the large Woodrow Wilson High School with 1,330 students to smaller local elementary schools.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Raleigh County

Reported Enrollment

10,867

26 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary17

Middle5

High4

Other1

1 School District in Raleigh County

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

Guide

27 schools

10,867 students enrolled

Open district guide

27 Public Schools in Raleigh County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Raleigh County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	BECKLEY, 25801City: Small	9–12	High	1,330
SHADY SPRING HIGH	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	SHADY SPRING, 25918Suburb: Small	9–12	High	828
BECKLEY-STRATTON MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	BECKLEY, 25801City: Small	6–8	Middle	674
SHADY SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	SHADY SPRING, 25918Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	578
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	COAL CITY, 25823Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	572
DANIELS ELEMENTARY	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	DANIELS, 25832Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	562
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	GLEN DANIEL, 25844Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	512
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	SOPHIA, 25921Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	477
RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	SOPHIA, 25921Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	420
FAIRDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	FAIRDALE, 25839Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	418
SHADY SPRING ELEMENTARY	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	SHADY SPRING, 25918Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	414
PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	BECKLEY, 25801City: Small	6–8	Middle	394
TRAP HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	GLEN DANIEL, 25844Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	376
COAL CITY ELEMENTARY	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	COAL CITY, 25823Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	374
BRADLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	MT HOPE, 25880Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	354
CRESCENT ELEMENTARY	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	BECKLEY, 25801City: Small	PK–5	Primary	323
BECKLEY ELEMENTARY	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	BECKLEY, 25801City: Small	PK–5	Primary	320
STRATTON ELEMENTARY	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	BECKLEY, 25801City: Small	PK–5	Primary	279
CRANBERRY-PROSPERITY ELEMENTARY	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	BECKLEY, 25801Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	257
HOLLYWOOD ELEMENTARY	Record	RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS	BECKLEY, 25801Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	249

WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

BECKLEY, 25801 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,330 students

SHADY SPRING HIGH

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

SHADY SPRING, 25918 / Suburb: Small

Record9–12High828 students

BECKLEY-STRATTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

BECKLEY, 25801 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle674 students

SHADY SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

SHADY SPRING, 25918 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle578 students

INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

COAL CITY, 25823 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High572 students

DANIELS ELEMENTARY

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

DANIELS, 25832 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary562 students

LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

GLEN DANIEL, 25844 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High512 students

INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

SOPHIA, 25921 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle477 students

RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

SOPHIA, 25921 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary420 students

FAIRDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

FAIRDALE, 25839 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary418 students

SHADY SPRING ELEMENTARY

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

SHADY SPRING, 25918 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary414 students

PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

BECKLEY, 25801 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle394 students

TRAP HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

GLEN DANIEL, 25844 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle376 students

COAL CITY ELEMENTARY

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

COAL CITY, 25823 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary374 students

BRADLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

MT HOPE, 25880 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary354 students

CRESCENT ELEMENTARY

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

BECKLEY, 25801 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary323 students

BECKLEY ELEMENTARY

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

BECKLEY, 25801 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary320 students

STRATTON ELEMENTARY

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

BECKLEY, 25801 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary279 students

CRANBERRY-PROSPERITY ELEMENTARY

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

BECKLEY, 25801 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary257 students

HOLLYWOOD ELEMENTARY

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

BECKLEY, 25801 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary249 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,193

State avg $7,773

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which West Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Harrison County (98.0%), Ohio County (98.0%), and Putnam County (98.0%) currently lead West Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in West Virginia?

Across West Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,773. The highest current county values are Doddridge County ($12,943), Wetzel County ($11,343), and Tyler County ($10,519). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Raleigh County?

Raleigh County has a school score of 41/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Raleigh County?

The high school graduation rate in Raleigh County is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Raleigh County spend per student?

Raleigh County spends $7,193 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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