For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,065 students in Hancock County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, WV are Weir High School and Oak Glen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Hancock County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Weir High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weir High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Red Rider Rd
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7600
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Glen High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Golden Bear Dr
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 387-2063
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 387-2063
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
3549 1/2 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-3990
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-3990
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
John D. Rockefeller Career Center
Vocational School
80 Rockefeller Circle
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 2023)
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 high schools in Hancock County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, WV include Weir High School and Oak Glen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hancock County?
4 public high schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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