For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,983 students in Hampshire County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hampshire County, WV are John J. Cornwell, Capon Bridge Elementary School and Slanesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hampshire County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John J. Cornwell
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12092 Jersey Mountain Road
Levels, WV 25431
(304) 492-5520
Levels, WV 25431
(304) 492-5520
Gr: 3-5 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Slanesville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6550 Bloomery Pike
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Romney Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 School St
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3018
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3018
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Springfield-green Spring Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43 Education Ln
Springfield, WV 26763
(304) 822-4317
Springfield, WV 26763
(304) 822-4317
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
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 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
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 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
61 Pancione Loop
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-7001
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-7001
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Wv School 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 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 4%
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 elementary schools in Hampshire County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hampshire County, WV include John J. Cornwell, Capon Bridge Elementary School and Slanesville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hampshire County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Hampshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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