For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 538 students in 26062, WV.
The top-ranked public middle school in 26062, WV is Weir Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 26062 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 26062, WV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best 26062, WV Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weir Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Sinclair Ave
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-6080
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-6080
Gr: 5-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
3549 1/2 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-3990
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-3990
Gr: 6-12
26062, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
189 Circle Drive
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2525
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2525
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Brooke Hancock Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1401 Legion Rd
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Gr: PK-12
4215 Wells St
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7676
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7676
Gr: K-4 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Legion & Swearingen
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Gr: K-4 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
200 Culler Road
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2818
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2818
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
160 South 12th Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-1950
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-1950
Gr: PK-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 26062, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 26062, WV include Weir Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 26062?
2 public middle schools are located in 26062.
What is the racial composition of students in 26062?
26062 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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