Weirton: Schools & Education
Education in Weirton: 4 public schools. Weirton Elementary is the largest at 793 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 1,959 students.
- ~4,662 residents per school (vs West Virginia ~181).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 4,662 residents per school. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
Schools (4)
| School Districts · Districts | HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,959 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 144 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.60 |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Franciscan University of Steubenville |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 3.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Franciscan University of Steubenville |
| Nearest College · City | Steubenville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (740) 283-3771 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Mary H. Weir Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 3442 Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (304) 797-8510 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 26062 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2132 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 7 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 24.2% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12