Top Rankings
Hancock County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,679 students in Hancock County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Hancock County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
9 Schools
696 Schools
# Students
3,679 Students
252,477 Students
# Teachers
285 Teachers
18,437 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hancock County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 57 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
28%
Graduation Rate
95%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.21
# American Indian Students
2 Students
197 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,581 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
5,367 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
96 Students
10,340 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
3,372 Students
224,623 Students
% White Students
92%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
148 Students
10,262 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
210
14,533
# Students in K Grade:
214
17,930
# Students in 1st Grade:
245
16,947
# Students in 2nd Grade:
227
15,641
# Students in 3rd Grade:
260
17,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
268
17,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
258
17,903
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
18,308
# Students in 7th Grade:
298
19,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
296
19,511
# Students in 9th Grade:
332
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
237
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
292
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
273
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,603 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,577. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,612 is less than the state median of $14,772. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,603
$15,577
Spending / Student
$12,612
$14,772
Best Hancock County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
128 Frankfort Road
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3242
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3242
Grades: PK-4
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
A. T. Allison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 Railroad Street
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Glen Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39 Golden Bear Drive
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 387-2363
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 387-2363
Grades: 5-8
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Weirton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3428 Pennsylvania Ave
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Grades: PK-4
| 818 students
Rank: #55.
Weir High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
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
| 607 students
Rank: #66.
Weir Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Sinclair Avenue
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-6080
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-6080
Grades: 5-8
| 602 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Glen High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Golden Bear Drive
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3500
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
3549 1/2 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-9030
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-9030
Grades: 9-12
| 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hancock County Schools School District?
Hancock County Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,679 students.
What is the rank of Hancock County Schools School District?
Hancock County Schools School District is ranked #4 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County Schools School District?
92% of Hancock County Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hancock County Schools School District?
Hancock County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Hancock County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,612 is less than the state median of $14,772. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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