Best Beckley Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,284 students in Beckley, WV. The top-ranked public high school in Beckley, WV is 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 30% (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 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public high schools.
Beckley, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Woodrow Wilson High School, with 88% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4646
Gr: 9-12 | 1,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Careers And Technology
Vocational School
390 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4615
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Beckley, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Beckley, WV include Woodrow Wilson High School. Beckley has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Beckley?
2 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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