For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,878 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 Middle School and Weir High 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 40% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% 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 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Weirton, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weirton Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3428 Pennsylvania Ave
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Gr: PK-4 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Weir Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Sinclair Ave
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-6080
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-6080
Gr: 5-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Weir High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Red Rider Rd
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7600
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
3549 1/2 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-3990
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-3990
Gr: K-12
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 Middle School and Weir High 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 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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