Wheeling: Schools & Education
Wheeling is served by 14 public schools. Wheeling Park High School is the largest at 1,490 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 5,557 students.
- ~1,882 residents per school (vs West Virginia ~181).
K-12 Schools
14 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,882 residents per school. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (8)
Schools (14)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS, OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS |
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 14 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 5,557 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 424 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.10 |
| Schools Count | 14 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · 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.
Schools (2)
Colleges (2)
| Nearest College · Name | B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Glen Dale |
| Nearest College · Phone | (304) 843-3255 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 12.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (10)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Ohio County Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 52 16Th St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (304) 232-0244 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 26003 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3120 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 44 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 5 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 34.1% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 17 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12