Hancock County School District, West Virginia

Hancock County School District is a unified school district in Hancock County, West Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 28,431 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 82.6 sq mi (214 km²) of land.

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Hancock County School District in West Virginia
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
28,431
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Hancock County
Land area
82.6 sq mi (214 km²)
Median household income
$61,466 ± $3,968
Median home value
$130,800 ± $11,576
Water area
5.36 sq mi (13.9 km²)
State
West Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5400450
Coordinates (central point)
40.516958, -80.570164

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Hancock County School District, largest first

  1. Weirton (city)18,647 people
  2. Butler District10,056 people
  3. Grant District9,536 people
  4. Clay District8,839 people
  5. Chester (city)2,179 people
  6. Newell (CDP)1,246 people
  7. New Cumberland (city)943 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Toronto City School District, Ohio4.3 mi southwest
  2. South Side Area School District, Pennsylvania6.5 mi northeast
  3. East Liverpool City School District, Ohio8.6 mi north
  4. Wellsville Local School District, Ohio8.9 mi northwest
  5. Steubenville City School District, Ohio11 mi south
  6. Edison Local School District, Ohio11 mi west
  7. Burgettstown Area School District, Pennsylvania11 mi southeast
  8. Brooke County School District18 mi south

These share a boundary with Hancock County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Hancock County School District before you rely on it.

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