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7.5 avg / 10

Hancock County Schools School District

School District · New Cumberland, West Virginia

Students: 3,382
Teachers (FTE): 288

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,820

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Hancock County Schools?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hancock County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

New Manchester Elementary School

8.8/10

New Cumberland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Weirton Elementary

8.7/10

Weirton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Oak Glen Middle School

8.4/10

New Cumberland · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

West Virginia rank

#6 of 55

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.2

above West Virginia avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,820

+$396 vs West Virginia median

District size

3,382 students

Typical than West Virginia median

The short answer

Hancock County Schools ranks #6 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Hancock County Schools's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are New Manchester Elementary School (8.8/10), Weirton Elementary (8.7/10), and Oak Glen Middle School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Hancock County Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 New Manchester Elementary School 8.8 / 10
2 Weirton Elementary 8.7 / 10
3 Oak Glen Middle School 8.4 / 10
4 A. T. Allison Elementary School 8.3 / 10
5 Weir Middle School 6.9 / 10
6 Oak Glen High School 6.1 / 10
7 Weir High School 5.4 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Hancock County Schools

Hancock County Schools is a New Cumberland, West Virginia school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,382 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. The district invests $14,820 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.5/10, Hancock County Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is New Manchester Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Hancock County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 48.2% and ELA proficiency of 50.2%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Hancock County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 48.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.2%
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State
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hancock County Schools with test data.

District Details

City
New Cumberland
Total Enrollment
3,382
Teachers (FTE)
288
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hancock County Schools?

Hancock County Schools has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hancock County Schools?

The average composite rating for Hancock County Schools is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hancock County Schools?

Hancock County Schools spends $14,820 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hancock County Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hancock County Schools is 11.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hancock County Schools?

New Manchester Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hancock County Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Hancock County Schools?

Across schools in Hancock County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hancock County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?

Hancock County Schools has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in West Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.5/10
Math Proficiency
48.2%
ELA Proficiency
50.2%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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