For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,006 students in Hancock County, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hancock County, WV are Oak Glen Middle School and Weir Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hancock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Glen Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39 Golden Bear Dr
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 387-2363
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 387-2363
Gr: 5-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Weir Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Sinclair Ave
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-6080
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-6080
Gr: 5-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
3549 1/2 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-3990
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-3990
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hancock County, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hancock County, WV include Oak Glen Middle School and Weir Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hancock County?
3 public middle schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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