For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 855 students in Wellsburg, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Wellsburg, WV is Brooke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellsburg, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wellsburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Wellsburg, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brooke High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wellsburg, WV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
The Bruin Bridge
Alternative School
1447 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-6804
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-6804
Gr: K-12
Wellsburg, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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 high schools in Wellsburg, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wellsburg, WV include Brooke High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wellsburg?
2 public high schools are located in Wellsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellsburg?
Wellsburg public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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