For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,801 students in Hampshire County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Hampshire County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
8 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
2,801 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
18,458 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Hampshire County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80-84% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
28%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.21
# American Indian Students
n/a
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
26 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
2,661 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
95%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
155
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
182
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
210
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
208
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
185
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
189
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
205
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
242
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
217
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
238
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,593 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,252 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,593
$15,635
Spending / Student
$13,252
$14,827
Best Hampshire County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Slanesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6550 Bloomery Pike
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Capon Bridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
99 Capon School Street
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-3329
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-3329
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Romney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 School Street
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3018
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3018
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Springfield-green Spring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 Education Lane
Springfield, WV 26763
(304) 822-4317
Springfield, WV 26763
(304) 822-4317
Grades: K-5
| 87 students
Rank: #55.
Hampshire Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
157 Trojan Way
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5016
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5016
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #66.
Romney Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
296 Calvert Drive
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5014
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Capon Bridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Capon School Street
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-2534
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-2534
Grades: 6-8
| 245 students
Rank: #88.
Augusta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 Pancione Loop
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-7001
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-7001
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hampshire County Schools School District?
Hampshire County Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,801 students.
What is the rank of Hampshire County Schools School District?
Hampshire County Schools School District is ranked #23 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County Schools School District?
95% of Hampshire County Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hampshire County Schools School District?
Hampshire County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Hampshire County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,252 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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