Hancock County Schools & Education
Hancock County, West Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,674
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,773
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 62/100
State Score Position
#31
of 55 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hancock County
Measured School Summary
Hancock County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,674 per pupil, Hancock County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% below the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hancock County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #31 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,674
$1,099 below the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hancock County has 9 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Hancock County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#31
of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 78% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
3,497 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Hancock County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Hancock County, West Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Hancock County's Nine-School System
Hancock County operates nine public schools serving 3,497 students in the state's northern panhandle. The system includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools, along with two other specialized facilities. All schools are managed by a single county-wide district.
Hancock County Schools District Overview
Hancock County Schools oversees all 3,497 students across nine traditional public campuses. There are zero charter schools in the county, maintaining a focused district-wide curriculum. Weirton Elementary is the largest campus, serving nearly 800 students in the primary grades.
From City Centers to Rural Ridges
The county features a diverse locale mix with four schools in city settings, four in rural areas, and one in a town. The average school size is 500 students, ranging from Weirton Elementary (793 students) to Oak Glen High (486 students). This variety allows families to choose between a more urban or a more secluded educational environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Hancock County
Reported Enrollment
3,497
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Hancock County
9 Public Schools in Hancock County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEIRTON ELEMENTARY | Record | HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS | WEIRTON, 26062City: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 793 |
| WEIR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS | WEIRTON, 26062City: Small | 9–12 | High | 601 |
| WEIR MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS | WEIRTON, 26062City: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 565 |
| OAK GLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS | NEW CUMBERLAND, 26047Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 490 |
| OAK GLEN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS | NEW CUMBERLAND, 26047Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 486 |
| A. T. ALLISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS | CHESTER, 26034Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 286 |
| NEW MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS | NEW CUMBERLAND, 26047Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 276 |
| HANCOCK CO ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER | Record | HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS | WEIRTON, 26062City: Small | — | Alternative | — |
| JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER CAREER CENTER | Record | HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS | NEW CUMBERLAND, 26047Rural: Fringe | — | Vocational | — |
OAK GLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS
NEW CUMBERLAND, 26047 / Rural: Fringe
OAK GLEN HIGH SCHOOL
HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS
NEW CUMBERLAND, 26047 / Rural: Fringe
A. T. ALLISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS
CHESTER, 26034 / Town: Fringe
NEW MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS
NEW CUMBERLAND, 26047 / Rural: Fringe
HANCOCK CO ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS
WEIRTON, 26062 / City: Small
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER CAREER CENTER
HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS
NEW CUMBERLAND, 26047 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,674
State avg $7,773
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Schools in Hancock County, West Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hancock County, West Virginia?
Hancock County operates nine public schools serving 3,497 students in the state's northern panhandle. The system includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools, along with two other specialized facilities. All schools are managed by a single county-wide district.
What are the major school districts in Hancock County, West Virginia?
Hancock County Schools oversees all 3,497 students across nine traditional public campuses. There are zero charter schools in the county, maintaining a focused district-wide curriculum. Weirton Elementary is the largest campus, serving nearly 800 students in the primary grades.
What is the school experience like in Hancock County?
The county features a diverse locale mix with four schools in city settings, four in rural areas, and one in a town. The average school size is 500 students, ranging from Weirton Elementary (793 students) to Oak Glen High (486 students). This variety allows families to choose between a more urban or a more secluded educational environment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.