For the 2026 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 Shady Spring 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 32% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Park Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
212 Park Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Shady Spring Middle School
(Math: 37% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Trap Hill Middle School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Beckley-stratton Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Grey Flats Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4616
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4616
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Raleigh County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 288
Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 256-4571
Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 256-4571
Gr: K-6 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1404 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Rt
Crab Orchard, WV 25827
(304) 256-4577
Crab Orchard, WV 25827
(304) 256-4577
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
301 Park Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 75%
1970 Lester Highway
Lester, WV 25865
(304) 934-5885
Lester, WV 25865
(304) 934-5885
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Sophia Alternative Education Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 338
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 38%
200 Mills Avenue
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 Shady Spring 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, Trap Hill Middle School vs. Independence Middle School
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