Public schools in Wellsburg, WV
5 open public schools with an address in Wellsburg, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,784
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
West Virginia median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Wellsburg public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Wellsburg, WV: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,784 students, an average of 446 per school. The largest campus is Brooke High School (855 students), and the largest elementary school is Wellsburg Primary School (203).
Every listed school belongs to Brooke County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Wellsburg
Elementary schools in Wellsburg
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Intermediate School Brooke County Schools | 03–04 | 121 | 9.9:1 | |
| Wellsburg Primary School Brooke County Schools | KG–02 | 203 | 11.1:1 |
Middle schools in Wellsburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Middle School Brooke County Schools | 05–08 | 605 | 11.8:1 |
High schools in Wellsburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke High School Brooke County Schools | 09–12 | 855 | 13.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Wellsburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bruin Bridge Brooke County Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.2%
- Hispanic1.2%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Wellsburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,784 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wellsburg
How many public schools are in Wellsburg, WV?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Wellsburg: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,784 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wellsburg?
All listed public schools with an address in Wellsburg belong to Brooke County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Wellsburg?
Brooke High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wellsburg, with 855 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wellsburg?
No school with an address in Wellsburg is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in West Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wellsburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wellsburg public schools is 11.5:1, lower than the West Virginia school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Wellsburg guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All West Virginia cities