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Best Schools in Weirton, WV
Weirton, WV has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,824 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Weirton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Weirton, WV
The top high schools in Weirton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brooke High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brooke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1033 Students
2. Oak Glen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 486 Students
3. Weir High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 601 Students
Best Middle Schools in Weirton, WV
The top middle schools in Weirton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Glen Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 490 Students
2. Weir Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 565 Students
3. Brooke Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brooke County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 693 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Weirton, WV
The top elementary schools in Weirton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Manchester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 276 Students
2. Weirton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 793 Students
3. Brooke Intermediate School North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brooke County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 167 Students
4. St Joseph The Worker Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph The Worker Grade School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 213 Students
5. Brooke Primary School North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brooke County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 251 Students
6. St Pauls Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Pauls Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 143 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Weirton, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Weirton, WV has a total population of 20,574 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Weirton, WV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Weirton, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Weirton, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Weirton, WV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Weirton, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Weirton, WV
How many schools are in Weirton, WV?
Weirton, WV has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,824 students in total.
How do schools in Weirton perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Weirton score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Weirton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Weirton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Weirton
3 of 3 schools in Weirton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Weirton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.