Top 5 Best Hancock County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,787 students in Hancock County, WV (there are 3 private schools, serving 533 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Hancock County, WV are New Manchester Elementary School, A. T. Allison Elementary School and Weirton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Hancock County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Manchester Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
128 Frankfort Road
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3242
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3242
Grades: PK-4
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
A. T. Allison Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Railroad Street
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Grades: PK-4
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Weirton Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3428 Pennsylvania Ave
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Grades: PK-4
| 843 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Glen Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39 Golden Bear Drive
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 387-2363
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 387-2363
Grades: 5-8
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Glen High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195 Golden Bear Drive
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3500
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #66.
Weir Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Sinclair Avenue
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-6080
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-6080
Grades: 5-8
| 625 students
Rank: #77.
Weir High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Red Rider Road
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7600
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 651 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
3549 1/2 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-9030
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-9030
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
John D. Rockefeller Career Center
Vocational School
95 Rockyside Road
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3337
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3337
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
189 Circle Drive
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2525
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2525
Grades: PK-4
| 330 students
Brooke Hancock Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1401 Legion Rd
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
4215 Wells St
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7676
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7676
Grades: K-4
| 87 students
300 Jefferson Street
Newell, WV 26050
(304) 387-1015
Newell, WV 26050
(304) 387-1015
Grades: K-6
| 226 students
Legion & Swearingen
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Grades: K-4
| 97 students
200 Culler Road
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2818
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2818
Grades: PK-4
| 238 students
160 South 12th Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-1950
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-1950
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hancock County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Hancock County, WV are New Manchester Elementary School, A. T. Allison Elementary School and Weirton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hancock County, WV?
9 public schools are located in Hancock County, WV.
What percentage of students in Hancock County, WV go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County, WV?
Hancock County, WV minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
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