For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,959 students in Weirton, WV (there are 3 private schools, serving 509 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Weirton, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Weirton, WV are Weirton Elementary School, Weir High School and Weir Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weirton, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Weirton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Weirton, WV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weirton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3428 Pennsylvania Ave
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Grades: PK-4
| 793 students
Rank: #22.
Weir High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Red Rider Road
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7600
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Weir Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Sinclair Avenue
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-6080
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-6080
Grades: 5-8
| 565 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3549 1/2 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-9030
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-9030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Weirton, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
189 Circle Drive
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2525
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2525
Grades: PK-4
| 330 students
Brooke Hancock Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1401 Legion Rd
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
4215 Wells St
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7676
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7676
Grades: K-4
| 87 students
Legion & Swearingen
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Grades: K-4
| 97 students
200 Culler Road
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2818
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2818
Grades: PK-4
| 238 students
160 South 12th Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-1950
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-1950
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Weirton, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Weirton, WV include Weirton Elementary School, Weir High School and Weir Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Weirton?
4 public schools are located in Weirton.
What percentage of students in Weirton go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Weirton are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Weirton?
Weirton public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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