For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,222 students in Beckley, WV (there are 3 private schools, serving 222 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Beckley, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Beckley, WV are Hollywood Elementary School, Beckley Center and Crescent Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beckley, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Beckley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Beckley, WV (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
412 Old Mill Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Crescent Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4585
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4585
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Park Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
212 Park Avenue
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Grades: 6-8
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Maxwell Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Maxwell Hill Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4599
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4599
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #66.
Woodrow Wilson High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Stanaford Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4646
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4646
Grades: 9-12
| 1,324 students
Rank: #77.
Stanaford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 Stanaford Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4626
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4626
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #88.
Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4575 Robert C Byrd Dr
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4588
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4588
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #99.
Beckley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
399 Gray Flats Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4575
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4575
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #1010.
Beckley-stratton Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Gray Flats Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4616
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4616
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #1111.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1129 South Fayette Street
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4604
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4604
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Careers And Technology
Vocational School
390 Stanaford Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4615
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4615
Grades: 9-12
| 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 schools in Beckley, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Beckley, WV include Hollywood Elementary School, Beckley Center and Crescent Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Beckley, WV?
12 public schools are located in Beckley, WV.
What percentage of students in Beckley, WV go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Beckley, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Beckley, WV?
Beckley, WV public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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