For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,471 students in Raleigh County, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Raleigh County, WV are Park Middle School, Shady Spring Middle School and Independence 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 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Raleigh County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
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 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
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 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
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 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
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 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 middle schools in Raleigh County, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Raleigh County, WV include Park Middle School, Shady Spring Middle School and Independence 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 11% (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, Shady Spring Middle School vs. Park Middle School
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