Schools in Zip Code 26757

Zip code 26757, serving the Romney, WV area, is home to four schools with a combined enrollment of 1,622 students, spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and including a specialized state-operated institution.

For parents, the educational landscape here is a mixed bag. Romney Middle School is the clear standout, showing remarkable improvement by jumping 42 spots in the state rankings and now outperforming both its feeder elementary and the local high school in key subjects. Its ELA proficiency (50%) exceeds the state average, and its math scores are more than double those at Hampshire Senior High School. In contrast, South Branch Elementary School is the primary concern, ranking in the bottom 16th percentile of the state with declining scores in science and math as students progress through the grades. Hampshire Senior High, while maintaining a solid 91.8% graduation rate, faces a significant math crisis with only 15.6% of 11th graders proficient, a challenge that doesn't seem to hinder graduation. The WV Schools for the Deaf & the Blind serves a unique, specialized population of 51 students and has no comparable test scores, making it a distinct resource for the region.

Overall, the Hampshire County Schools district, which operates the three traditional public schools, earns a 3-star rating, but this masks significant internal variation. The district's performance is buoyed by the middle school's success while the elementary school lags behind. A district-wide weakness is evident in science, where all grade levels fall below state averages. The most dramatic data point is the 25.6 percentage point drop in 5th-grade science proficiency at South Branch, a decline that warrants immediate attention from the district. For parents, this data suggests that while the middle school offers a strong educational environment, the transition to high school may present challenges, particularly in mathematics, and the elementary years may require additional support to ensure students are on track.