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Capon Bridge Middle School

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Capon Bridge Middle School ranks 28 th of 161 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

28^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 161 West Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 83% of West Virginia middle schools

Summary

Capon Bridge Middle School in Capon Bridge, WV, serves 219 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Hampshire County Schools district. This small, rural school has become one of the most improved middle schools in West Virginia, climbing from the bottom 30% of schools a decade ago to its current ranking of 28th out of 161 schools statewide—a remarkable 4-star achievement.

The school's standout strength is mathematics. With a 50.3% proficiency rate, Capon Bridge outperforms both the district and state averages by nearly 11 percentage points. This advantage is especially pronounced in 6th grade, where 57.9% of students meet proficiency standards compared to just 35.4% statewide. The school also exceeds state averages in English Language Arts (50.8% vs. 47.6%). Perhaps most impressive is the school's performance with students from low socioeconomic backgrounds—Capon Bridge ranks 10th out of 155 schools statewide for this group, earning a 5-star rating. This suggests the school has found effective ways to support all learners, with both male and female students earning 4-star ratings.

Compared to nearby schools, Capon Bridge is a clear leader. It outperforms Romney Middle School (same district, 14 miles away) by nearly 15 percentage points in math and holds the edge in ELA as well. The gap is even wider when compared to Mountain Ridge Middle School in Berkeley County Schools, where Capon Bridge leads by 18 points in math. While science scores have been inconsistent and special education performance remains an area for continued focus, the school's overall trajectory—from 86th to 28th in just four years—points to genuine, systemic improvement that makes it a model for rural school success.

219

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,562

Per pupil spending ?

46.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

75 Capon School St
Capon Bridge, WV 26711-9059

(304) 856-2534

District: Hampshire County Schools

Students who attend Capon Bridge Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hampshire Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Hispanic:

3.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 29th percentile in 2016 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 17% of West Virginia middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 54 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg43%

West Virginia avg44%

28^th of 161

West Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 54 pts since 2016

From bottom 29% (2016) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Hampshire County Schools

20^th of 55Hampshire County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	75.6	28 of 161	82.6%	★★★★☆
2025	58.4	58 of 168	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.9	44 of 169	74.0%	★★★★☆
2023	55.7	66 of 168	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.8	86 of 169	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.0	71 of 171	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.9	121 of 171	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.2	153 of 170	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	27.0	145 of 176	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	34.1	122 of 172	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	51.7	73 of 173	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	35.4	119 of 172	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.0	81 of 174	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	40.9	105 of 172	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	35.9	130 of 171	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	30.3	141 of 171	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	34.7	122 of 171	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	31.6	92 of 124	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	56.3	35 of 131	73.3%	★★★★☆
2021	71.3	9 of 129	93.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	75.4	22 of 155	85.8%	★★★★☆
2025	58.4	52 of 158	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.8	57 of 158	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.3	68 of 158	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.1	69 of 164	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.6	52 of 162	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.7	105 of 162	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	23.1	146 of 166	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	27.5	147 of 174	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	62.2	22 of 97	77.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	81.2	10 of 157	93.6%	★★★★★
2025	56.5	52 of 165	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.9	70 of 164	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.6	52 of 162	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.6	119 of 162	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	44.9	84 of 164	48.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	23.4	148 of 165	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	18.2	169 of 176	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	73.4	31 of 156	80.1%	★★★★☆
2025	56.8	60 of 160	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.7	43 of 165	73.9%	★★★★☆
2023	58.0	59 of 158	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.4	93 of 161	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.5	79 of 164	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.6	126 of 161	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.0	156 of 164	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	27.5	143 of 176	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	60.1	27 of 107	74.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	45.8	61 of 125	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	28.0	107 of 127	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	48.4	55 of 132	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.4	67 of 130	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.3	96 of 142	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.4	126 of 174	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	75.6	25 of 161	84.5%	★★★★☆
2025	59.2	58 of 168	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.3	50 of 169	70.4%	★★★★☆
2023	54.9	68 of 168	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.2	93 of 168	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.7	80 of 170	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.0	128 of 168	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.2	157 of 167	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	25.0	147 of 176	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)94th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2026)86th percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)84th percentile~ school

Male (2026)80th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2017)77th percentile+60 vs school

Multi-racial (2017)75th percentile+57 vs school

Disabled (2022)73rd percentile+24 vs school

Special Education (2026)51st percentile-31 vs school

African American (2017)26th percentile+8 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts51%+3 vs state

Mathematics50%+11 vs state

Science34%+5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)				WV Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2021)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics All Grades	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Capon Bridge Middle School	Public	6-8	75 Capon School St	Capon Bridge	26711	Hampshire County	Hampshire County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 856-2534	219	17	13.0	46.6%	200 (91.3%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)	75.6	28^th of 161 public middle schools	82.6%		58.4	58^th of 168 public middle schools	65.5%	30	57.9	44.4	50.0	50.3	54.4	48.6	50.0	50.8	33.9	$9,562	$1,207	$8,355
Romney Middle School	Public	6-8	296 Calvert Dr	Romney	26757	Hampshire County	Hampshire County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 822-5014	364	26	14.1	46.9%	345 (94.8%)	5 (1.4%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	54.8	62^nd of 161 public middle schools	61.5%		38.7	104^th of 168 public middle schools	38.1%	42	41.8	34.4	30.1	35.5	50.9	52.7	45.6	50.0	23.3	$8,543	$786	$7,757
Mountain Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	2771 Gerrardstown Rd	Gerrardstown	25420	Berkeley County	Berkeley County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 229-8833	619	46	13.6	47.3%	490 (79.2%)	19 (3.1%)	65 (10.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	37 (6.0%)	46.9	82^nd of 161 public middle schools	49.1%		55.7	65^th of 168 public middle schools	61.3%	17	32.1	32.7	31.4	32.1	49.5	45.2	40.3	45.0	27.4	$9,632	$618	$9,014

Frequently Asked Questions about Capon Bridge Middle School

How many students attend Capon Bridge Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 219 students attended Capon Bridge Middle School.

What district is Capon Bridge Middle School in?

Hampshire County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Capon Bridge Middle School?

Students at Capon Bridge Middle School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Capon Bridge Middle School attend?

Students who attend Capon Bridge Middle School usually go on to attend Hampshire Senior High School

Is Capon Bridge Middle School a good school?

Capon Bridge Middle School ranks 28^th of 161 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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