For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,294 students in Beckley, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Beckley, WV are Beckley Center and Woodrow Wilson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beckley, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Beckley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Beckley, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Woodrow Wilson High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Beckley, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wilson High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4646
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4646
Grades: 9-12
| 1,265 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Beckley, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Park Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Beckley, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Beckley, WV include Beckley Center and Woodrow Wilson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Beckley?
3 public high schools are located in Beckley.
What is the racial composition of students in Beckley?
Beckley public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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