For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,925 students in Wellsburg, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Wellsburg, WV are Brooke Intermediate School South, Brooke High School and Brooke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellsburg, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Wellsburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wellsburg, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooke Intermediate School South
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1305 Washington Pike
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Grades: 3-4
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
Brooke High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 Bruin Dr
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 527-1410
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 527-1410
Grades: 9-12
| 967 students
Rank: #33.
Brooke Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Bruin Dr
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-3800
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-3800
Grades: 5-8
| 662 students
Rank: n/an/a
1448 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Grades: K-2
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Bruin Bridge
Alternative School
1447 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-6804
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-6804
Grades: K-12
| n/a 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 schools in Wellsburg, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Wellsburg, WV include Brooke Intermediate School South, Brooke High School and Brooke Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wellsburg?
5 public schools are located in Wellsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellsburg?
Wellsburg public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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