For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 967 students in 26070, WV.
The top ranked public high school in 26070, WV is Brooke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 26070 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 26070, WV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 26070 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 26070, WV Public High Schools (2025-26)
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 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
26070, 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 26070, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in 26070, WV include Brooke High School.
How many public high schools are located in 26070?
2 public high schools are located in 26070.
What is the racial composition of students in 26070?
26070 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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