For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,807 students in Hampshire County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Hampshire County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hampshire County, WV are Capon Bridge Elementary School, Capon Bridge Middle School and Hampshire Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hampshire County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capon Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Capon School St
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-3329
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-3329
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Capon Bridge Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Capon School St
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-2534
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-2534
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Hampshire Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
157 Trojan Way
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5016
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5016
Gr: 6-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Romney Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
296 Calvert Dr
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5014
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5014
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Main St
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4800
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
6650 Bloomery Pike
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
549 Center Avenue
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3018
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3018
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
121 Pancione Loop
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-7001
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-7001
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Hampshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
#3 Grassy Lick Road
Rio, WV 26755
(304) 822-5385
Rio, WV 26755
(304) 822-5385
Gr: K-3 | 33 students
Hampshire County Career Training Center (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
Hc 63 Box 1970
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3979
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3979
Gr: PK-12
J.m. Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
#1 Jerry Lane
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-1369
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-1369
Gr: 8-11 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 36%
West Virginia School For The Blind (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 East Main Street
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4880
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4880
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hampshire County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Hampshire County, WV include Capon Bridge Elementary School, Capon Bridge Middle School and Hampshire Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Hampshire County?
13 public schools are located in Hampshire County.
What percentage of students in Hampshire County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Hampshire County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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