High Schools in Hancock County Schools

Hancock County Schools in West Virginia is home to two high-performing high schools, Weir High School and Oak Glen High School. Both schools have consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with Oak Glen High School currently ranked 18th and Weir High School ranked 24th out of 112 West Virginia high schools.

Oak Glen High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the Hancock County and West Virginia averages in 11th-grade test scores for math, English language arts, and science. Weir High School also demonstrates strong academic achievement, particularly in English language arts and science, where it outpaces the county and state averages. Both schools have a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to their academic success.

While Weir High School has a more diverse student population, with 4.16% African American and 5.32% two or more races, Oak Glen High School's student body is predominantly white at 96.71%. This difference in racial diversity could be an area of further exploration to understand the factors contributing to the differences and how the schools are addressing the needs of their diverse student populations. Overall, the high schools in Hancock County Schools are providing a quality education and preparing their students for success.