For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,479 students in Brooke County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Brooke County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
7 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
2,479 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
18,458 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Brooke County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Graduation Rate
90%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.21
# American Indian Students
3 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
40 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
2,336 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
94%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
110
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
172
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
162
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
145
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
164
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
182
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
183
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
218
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
206
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
248
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
251
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,912 is higher than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,996 is higher than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,912
$15,635
Spending / Student
$14,996
$14,827
Best Brooke County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooke Intermediate School North
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1098 Jefferson St
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
Grades: 3-4
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Brooke Intermediate School South
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1305 Washington Pike
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Grades: 3-4
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
Brooke High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 Bruin Drive, Box 610
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 527-1410
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 527-1410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,033 students
Rank: #44.
Brooke Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Bruin Drive
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-3481
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-3481
Grades: 5-8
| 693 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brooke Primary School North
Magnet School
200 Rockdale Rd
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-0870
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-0870
Grades: K-2
| 251 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brooke Primary School South
Magnet School
1448 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Grades: K-2
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Bruin Bridge
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1447 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 748-7760
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 748-7760
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brooke County Schools School District?
Brooke County Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,479 students.
What is the rank of Brooke County Schools School District?
Brooke County Schools School District is ranked #35 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooke County Schools School District?
94% of Brooke County Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brooke County Schools School District?
Brooke County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Brooke County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,996 is higher than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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