Total enrollment
1,878
-503 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Weirton
West Virginia · Public K-12
Public schools in Weirton number 4 per the latest NCES data, with about 1,878 students enrolled, an average school size of 470.
7-year change in Weirton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 89%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
5%
was 5%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center | Combined | KG-12 | · |
| Weir High School | High | 09-12 | 583 |
| Weir Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 493 |
| Weirton Elementary | Elementary | PK-04 | 802 |
About Weirton
Weirton, West Virginia is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,878 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.
For a sense of the school types, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 470, higher than the state mean of about 368.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Weirton has decreased 21% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,381 students to 1,878. Over that span, Weirton lost 1 school, going from 4 to 3. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 89% to 86%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Weirton discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.