For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,892 students in Hampshire County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Hampshire County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Hampshire County, WV are Springfield-green Spring Elementary School, Augusta Elementary School and Slanesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hampshire County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield-green Spring Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 Education Lane
Springfield, WV 26763
(304) 822-4317
Springfield, WV 26763
(304) 822-4317
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Rank: #22.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61 Pancione Loop
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-7001
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-7001
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Slanesville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6550 Bloomery Pike
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #44.
Romney Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
296 Calvert Drive
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5014
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
Rank: #55.
Capon Bridge Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
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
| 278 students
Rank: #66.
John J. Cornwell
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12092 Jersey Mountain Road
Levels, WV 25431
(304) 492-5520
Levels, WV 25431
(304) 492-5520
Grades: 3-5
| 22 students
Rank: #77.
Romney Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45 School Street
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3018
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3018
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #88.
Hampshire Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
157 Trojan Way
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5016
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5016
Grades: 9-12
| 829 students
Rank: #99.
Capon Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 Capon School Street
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-3329
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-3329
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #1010.
Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 East Main Street
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4860
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4860
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Hampshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
#3 Grassy Lick Road
Rio, WV 26755
(304) 822-5385
Rio, WV 26755
(304) 822-5385
Grades: K-3
| 33 students
Hampshire County Career Training Center (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Hc 63 Box 1970
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3979
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3979
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
J.m. Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
#1 Jerry Lane
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-1369
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-1369
Grades: 8-11
| 11 students
Potomac Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
One Blue St
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5385
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5385
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
West Virginia School For The Blind (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
301 East Main Street
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4880
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4880
Grades: 1-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hampshire County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Hampshire County, WV include Springfield-green Spring Elementary School, Augusta Elementary School and Slanesville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hampshire County, WV?
10 public schools are located in Hampshire County, WV.
What percentage of students in Hampshire County, WV go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Hampshire County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County, WV?
Hampshire County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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