Brooke County Schools School District

1201 Pleasant Avenue
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,582 students in Brooke County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
7 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
2,582 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
18,479 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WV)
#29 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Brooke County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
26%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brooke County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brooke County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Brooke County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.21
# American Indian Students
3 Students
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
45 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
2,448 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
95%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
115
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
166
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
161
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
167
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
191
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
196
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
220
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
213
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
239
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
234
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
221
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,198 is higher than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,398 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$3,933 MM
This chart display total revenue of Brooke County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$37 MM
$3,730 MM
This chart display total spending of Brooke County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,198
$15,540
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Brooke County Schools  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,398
$14,737
This chart display average spending per public school student in Brooke County Schools  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Brooke County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooke Intermediate School North
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1098 Jefferson St
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
Grades: 3-4
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Brooke High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
29 Bruin Drive, Box 610
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 527-1410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,022 students
Rank: #33.
Brooke Intermediate School South
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1305 Washington Pike
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Grades: 3-4
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Brooke Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Bruin Drive
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-3481
Grades: 5-8
| 774 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Rockdale Rd
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-0870
Grades: K-2
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
1448 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Grades: K-2
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Bruin Bridge
Alternative School
1447 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 748-7760
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Brooke County Schools School District?
Brooke County Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,582 students.
What is the rank of Brooke County Schools School District?
Brooke County Schools School District is ranked #31 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooke County Schools School District?
95% of Brooke County Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 $14,398 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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