Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (2025-26)

Best Hancock County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 19% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and 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 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Weir High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
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Bottom 50%

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100 Red Rider Rd
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7600

Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Oak Glen High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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195 Golden Bear Dr
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 387-2063

Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: n/an/a

Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center

Alternative School

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3549 1/2 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-3990

Gr: 6-12

Rank: n/an/a

John D. Rockefeller Career Center

Vocational School

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80 Rockefeller Circle
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3337

Gr: 9-12

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School

Location

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Broadview Elementary School (Closed 2015)

189 Circle Drive
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2525

Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Brooke Hancock Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1401 Legion Rd
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760

Gr: PK-12

Edgewood Primary School (Closed 2007)

4215 Wells St
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7676

Gr: K-4 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2005)

300 Jefferson Street
Newell, WV 26050
(304) 387-1015

Gr: K-6 | 226 students Minority enrollment: 4%

Lauretta B Millsop Primary School (Closed 2023)

Legion & Swearingen
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760

Gr: K-4 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Liberty Elementary School (Closed 2015)

200 Culler Road
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2818

Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Weirton Heights Elementary School (Closed 2023)

160 South 12th Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-1950

Gr: PK-4

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).