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RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
26
Schools
10,867
Students
$14,950
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
Free Lunch Rate
86.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 10,867 students across 26 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,950 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (26)
Middle Schools5 schools
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL09–12572
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL09–12512
SHADY SPRING HIGH09–12828
WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL09–121,330
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,950Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
29%
State
51.8%
Local (property tax)
29.2%
Federal
19.0%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
26
Schools
10,867
Students
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.9%
Opportunity Score40/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 26 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS?
RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS has 26 public schools, serving a total of 10,867 students.
What is the graduation rate for RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 86.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $14,950 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.