Raleigh County Schools School District
School District · Beckley, West Virginia
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
26
17 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
10,604
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
26
17 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
10,604
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Raleigh County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Raleigh County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Maxwell Hill Elementary
Beckley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mabscott Elementary
Mabscott · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cranberry-prosperity Elementary
Beckley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#25 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,305
$1,119 vs West Virginia median
District size
10,604 students
Much larger than West Virginia median
The short answer
Raleigh County Schools ranks #25 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Raleigh County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 26 schools. Its top-rated schools are Maxwell Hill Elementary (9.2/10), Mabscott Elementary (8.5/10), and Cranberry-prosperity Elementary (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Raleigh County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (26 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxwell Hill Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Mabscott Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Cranberry-prosperity Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Stanaford Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Ghent Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Daniels Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Ridgeview Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Shady Spring Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Fairdale Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Trap Hill Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 26 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Raleigh County Schools
Raleigh County Schools is a Beckley, West Virginia school district serving 26 schools.The district educates 10,604 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. District-level spending was $13,305 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Raleigh County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Maxwell Hill Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Raleigh County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 41.1% and ELA proficiency of 47.3%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Raleigh County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Raleigh County Schools with test data.
Schools in Raleigh County Schools
26 schoolsElementary Schools17
Middle Schools5
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Beckley
- Total Enrollment
- 10,604
- Teachers (FTE)
- 796
- District spending per student
- $13,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Raleigh County Schools?
Raleigh County Schools has 26 schools in total — 17 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Raleigh County Schools?
The average composite rating for Raleigh County Schools is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Raleigh County Schools?
Raleigh County Schools's district-level spending was $13,305 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Raleigh County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Raleigh County Schools is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Raleigh County Schools?
Maxwell Hill Elementary is the highest-rated school in Raleigh County Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Raleigh County Schools?
Across schools in Raleigh County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Raleigh County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Raleigh County Schools has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 26 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in West Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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