Total enrollment
2,701
-487 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
Hampshire County
West Virginia · Public K-12
West Virginia's Hampshire County runs 12 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Hampshire County Schools at 2,650 students. By level, that breaks down as 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Hampshire County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
-1 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
3 districts
Enrollment
3,755
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,116
Above West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
8
2,381 students
Middle
2
583 students
High
1
740 students
Combined / other
1
51 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hampshire County Schools
2,650 students · 3 districts in Hampshire County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hampshire County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.0%
civilian labor
Median age
49
18.0% under 18
Test scores in Hampshire County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Springfield-Green Spring Elementary Sch· 44.5%
- Hampshire Senior High School· 42.0%
- Romney Middle School· 42.0%
- Capon Bridge Middle School· 41.0%
- Augusta Elementary School· 37.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Capon Bridge Elementary School· 27.0%
- Slanesville Elementary School· 32.0%
- Augusta Elementary School· 37.0%
- Romney Elementary School· 37.0%
- Capon Bridge Middle School· 41.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Senior High School | Romney | High | 06-12 | 740 | · |
| Romney Elementary School | Romney | Elementary | PK-05 | 475 | · |
| South Branch Elementary School | Romney | Elementary | PK-05 | 467 | · |
| Romney Middle School | Romney | Middle | 06-08 | 364 | · |
| Capon Bridge Elementary School | Capon Bridge | Elementary | PK-05 | 329 | · |
| Windy Ridge Elementary School | Augusta | Elementary | PK-05 | 327 | · |
| Augusta Elementary School | Augusta | Elementary | PK-05 | 303 | · |
| Capon Bridge Middle School | Capon Bridge | Middle | 06-08 | 219 | · |
| Slanesville Elementary School | Slanesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 205 | · |
| Ice Mountain Elementary School | Slanesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 204 | · |
| Springfield-Green Spring Elementary Sch | Springfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 71 | · |
| WV Schools for the Deaf & the Blind | Romney | Combined | PK-12 | 51 | · |
Cities in Hampshire County
About Hampshire County
Across the low-population West Virginia county of Hampshire County of about 23,465 residents, the public-school footprint covers 12 schools and about 3,755 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $63,116, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% higher than the West Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Hampshire County is made up of 8 elementary schools (2,381 students), 2 middle schools (583), 1 high school (740), and 1 combined or other schools.
Hampshire County Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,650 students across Hampshire County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,701 students, contracted 15% from the 3,188 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Hampshire County closed 1 school, going from 9 to 8.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Hampshire County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Hampshire County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data