For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,213 students in Brooke County Schools. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
7 Schools
684 Schools
# Students
2,213 Students
242,650 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
18,121 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brooke County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 56 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Graduation Rate
84%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
94%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,066 is higher than the state median of $16,208. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,799 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,066
$16,208
Spending / Student
$16,799
$15,371
Best Brooke County Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooke Intermediate School North
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1098 Jefferson St
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
Gr: 3-4 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Brooke Intermediate School South
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 Washington Pike
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Gr: 3-4 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Brooke Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Bruin Dr
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-3800
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-3800
Gr: 5-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
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
200 Rockdale Rd
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-0870
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-0870
Gr: K-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1448 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Gr: K-2 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brooke County Schools?
Brooke County Schools manages 7 public schools serving 2,213 students.
What is the rank of Brooke County Schools?
Brooke County Schools is ranked #33 out of 56 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooke County Schools?
94% of Brooke County Schools students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brooke County Schools?
Brooke County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Brooke County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,799 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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