For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,033 students in Wellsburg, WV.
The top ranked public high school in Wellsburg, WV is Brooke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellsburg, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wellsburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Wellsburg, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brooke High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wellsburg, WV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Wellsburg, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1305 Washington Pike
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Grades: K-4
| 143 students
1447 Main Street
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-2922
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-2922
Grades: 5-8
| 408 students
1448 Main Street
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Grades: PK-4
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wellsburg, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Wellsburg, WV include Brooke High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wellsburg?
1 public high schools are located in Wellsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellsburg?
Wellsburg public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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