For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,338 students in Brooke County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Brooke County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
7 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
2,338 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brooke County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Graduation Rate
90%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
94%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,993 is higher than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,901 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,993
$15,963
Spending / Student
$15,901
$15,138
Best Brooke County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooke Intermediate School North
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1098 Jefferson St
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
Grades: 3-4
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
200 Rockdale Rd
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-0870
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-0870
Grades: K-2
| 250 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brooke County Schools School District?
Brooke County Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,338 students.
What is the rank of Brooke County Schools School District?
Brooke County Schools School District is ranked #35 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooke County Schools School District?
94% of Brooke County Schools School District 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 School District?
Brooke County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Brooke County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,901 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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