For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,338 students in Brooke County, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Brooke County, WV are Brooke Intermediate School North, Brooke Intermediate School South and Brooke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brooke County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Brooke County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Brooke County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooke Intermediate School North
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1098 Jefferson St
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
Gr: 3-4 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Brooke Intermediate School South
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 Washington Pike
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Gr: 3-4 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Brooke Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Bruin Dr
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-3800
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-3800
Gr: 5-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Brooke High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 Bruin Dr
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 527-1410
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 527-1410
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Rockdale Rd
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-0870
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-0870
Gr: K-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1448 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Gr: K-2 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
The Bruin Bridge
Alternative School
1447 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-6804
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-6804
Gr: K-12
Brooke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
High Street
Beech Bottom, WV 26030
(304) 394-5341
Beech Bottom, WV 26030
(304) 394-5341
Gr: PK-4 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Drawer H
Bethany, WV 26032
(304) 829-4333
Bethany, WV 26032
(304) 829-4333
Gr: K-4 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Penn Street
Colliers, WV 26035
(304) 748-8188
Colliers, WV 26035
(304) 748-8188
Gr: PK-4 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
1400 Main Street
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-1942
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-1942
Gr: 5-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1305 Washington Pike
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Gr: K-4 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
200 Rockdale Road
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-0870
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-0870
Gr: K-4 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Jefferson Street
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
Gr: PK-4 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1447 Main Street
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-2922
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-2922
Gr: 5-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1448 Main Street
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Gr: PK-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brooke County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Brooke County, WV include Brooke Intermediate School North, Brooke Intermediate School South and Brooke Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Brooke County?
7 public schools are located in Brooke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooke County?
Brooke County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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