Hancock County Schools

District Overview
Situated at 130 Rockefeller Circle in New Cumberland, West Virginia, Hancock County Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving the vibrant community of the Weirton-Steubenville metropolitan region. Set within a small city geographic environment, the district oversees nine operational schools that provide a continuous academic pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Hancock County Schools supports a student body of 3,342 children, beginning with 207 early learners in pre-kindergarten and extending through evenly balanced elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. The student population represents a diverse cross-section of the local region, comprising White, multiracial, Black, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander students.

To ensure high-quality instruction and a well-supported learning environment, the district relies on an extensive professional team comprising nearly 1,181 full-time equivalent staff members. Academic instruction is anchored by 571 full-time equivalent teachers, who work alongside 83 instructional aides dedicated to personalized classroom assistance. In addition, more than 526 full-time equivalent support staff members maintain essential district operations, health services, and facility management across all campuses. For parents, students, and educational researchers alike, Hancock County Schools represents a well-structured, fully operational educational hub committed to academic excellence and community development in West Virginia's northern panhandle.
9
Total Schools
3,342
Total Students
571.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hancock County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White3,015
Hispanic51
Black109
Asian9
Two or More153
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    3,015 (90.2%)
  • Two or More
    153 (4.6%)
  • Black
    109 (3.3%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    9 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Hancock County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High3
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:3,342*
Teachers (FTE):571.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8