For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 607 students in Weirton, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Weirton, WV are Weir High School and Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weirton, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Weirton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Weirton, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Weir High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Weirton, WV Public High Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weir High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
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
| 607 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
3549 1/2 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-9030
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-9030
Grades: 9-12
| 0 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 2021)
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 high schools in Weirton, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Weirton, WV include Weir High School and Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Weirton, WV?
2 public high schools are located in Weirton, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Weirton, WV?
Weirton, WV public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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