For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,881 students in Weirton, WV (there are , serving 509 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Weirton, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Weirton, WV are Weirton Elementary School, Weir Middle School and Weir High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weirton, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Weirton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Weirton, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weirton Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3428 Pennsylvania Ave
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Gr: PK-4 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Weir Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Sinclair Ave
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-6080
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-6080
Gr: 5-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Weir High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Red Rider Rd
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7600
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
3549 1/2 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-3990
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-3990
Gr: 6-12
Weirton, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
189 Circle Drive
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2525
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2525
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Brooke Hancock Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1401 Legion Rd
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Gr: PK-12
4215 Wells St
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7676
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7676
Gr: K-4 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Legion & Swearingen
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Gr: K-4 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
200 Culler Road
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2818
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2818
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
160 South 12th Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-1950
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-1950
Gr: PK-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Weirton, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Weirton, WV include Weirton Elementary School, Weir Middle School and Weir High School.
How many public schools are located in Weirton?
4 public schools are located in Weirton.
What percentage of students in Weirton go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Weirton are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Weirton?
Weirton public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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