Oak Glen Middle School

Oak Glen Middle School in New Cumberland, WV, serves 465 students in grades 5-8 and is part of the top-ranked Hancock County Schools district, which ranks 3rd out of 54 districts statewide.

Oak Glen is one of West Virginia's premier middle schools, currently ranked 11th out of 161 middle schools statewide with a 5-star rating. The school has maintained 5-star ratings for eight consecutive years, never ranking below the 74th percentile since 2015-2016. Academically, Oak Glen significantly outperforms state averages across all subjects—math proficiency is 60.3% (vs. 39.4% statewide), ELA is 57.9% (vs. 47.6%), and science is 43.2% (vs. 29.3%). The school's 6th grade math performance is particularly striking at 68% proficiency, nearly double the state average of 35.4%. What truly sets Oak Glen apart is its exceptional support for students who often face additional challenges: the school ranks in the top 10 statewide for both special education students (2nd in 2025-2026) and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (2nd in 2024-2025). This demonstrates that the school's success is equitable across all student groups.

When compared to nearby schools, Oak Glen's performance is dramatically superior. Weir Middle School (9.6 miles away) and Brooke Middle School (16.7 miles away) rank 72nd and 75th statewide respectively, while Oak Glen ranks 11th. Oak Glen outperforms Weir by nearly 20 percentage points in math (60.3% vs. 40.8%) and 18.4 points in science (43.2% vs. 24.8%). With a favorable 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $13,483, Oak Glen demonstrates that effective resource allocation—not just higher spending—drives exceptional results. For parents seeking a middle school with consistent, top-tier academic performance and strong support for all students, Oak Glen Middle School is a standout choice in the Northern Panhandle region.