Total enrollment
2,213
-378 (-15%) vs SY 2020-21
Brooke County
West Virginia · Public K-12
Brooke County is a West Virginia county whose public-school system spans 7 schools and approximately 2,213 students. Median household income runs about $54,316. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Brooke County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Brooke County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In West Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,213 | #33 of 49 | #2,116 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #36 of 49 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #11 of 49 | #653 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.7% | #19 of 47 | #2,479 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
21,805
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
2,213
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$54,316
Below West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
4
753 students
Middle
1
605 students
High
1
855 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Brooke County Schools
2,213 students · 1 district in Brooke County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Brooke County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
23.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.3%
civilian labor
Median age
47
17.2% under 18
Test scores in Brooke County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Brooke High School· 57.0%
- Brooke Intermediate School North· 37.0%
- Brooke Intermediate School South· 32.0%
- Brooke Middle School· 31.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke High School | Wellsburg | High | 09-12 | 855 | · |
| Brooke Middle School | Wellsburg | Middle | 05-08 | 605 | · |
| Brooke Primary School North | Follansbee | Elementary | KG-02 | 257 | · |
| Brooke Primary School South | Wellsburg | Elementary | KG-02 | 203 | · |
| Brooke Intermediate School North | Follansbee | Elementary | 03-04 | 172 | · |
| Brooke Intermediate School South | Wellsburg | Elementary | 03-04 | 121 | · |
| The Bruin Bridge | Wellsburg | Combined | KG-12 | · | · |
Cities in Brooke County
About Brooke County
Brooke County is a thinly populated county of about 21,805 residents in West Virginia. Its public-school system hosts approximately 2,213 students across 7 schools.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $54,316 a year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Brooke County consists of 4 elementary schools (753 students), 1 middle school (605), 1 high school (855), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Brooke County is Brooke County Schools, which alone enrolls about 2,213 students.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 15%: 2,591 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,213 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Brooke County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data