- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Romney, WV
Romney Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Romney Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540042000252
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Romney Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Romney · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 364
- students enrolled
Romney Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Romney Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Romney, WV.
School address
District: Hampshire County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540042000252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Romney Middle School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 540042000252 · Romney, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hampshire Senior High School (740 students)
Romney Middle School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Romney Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hampshire Seni
Hampshire Senior High School
740 students
- Romney Element
Romney Elementary School
490 students
- This school
Romney Middle School
364 students
- Capon Bridge E
Capon Bridge Elementary School
329 students
- Augusta Elemen
Augusta Elementary School
305 students
- Capon Bridge M 219
Capon Bridge Middle School
219 students
What this shows Romney Middle School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Romney Middle School compares
Romney Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Romney Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hampshire County Schools reports $14,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Romney Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Romney Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capon Bridge Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Augusta Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capon Bridge Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Romney Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Romney Middle School
How many students attend Romney Middle School?
Romney Middle School has 364 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Romney, WV. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Romney Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Romney Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 11% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Romney Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Romney Middle School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Romney, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Romney Middle School?
Romney Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Romney Middle School rank among public schools in Romney?
By Resource Investment Index, Romney Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Romney, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hampshire County Schools?
Besides Romney Middle School, Hampshire County Schools also operates Hampshire Senior High School (740 students), Romney Elementary School (490 students), and Capon Bridge Elementary School (329 students). See the Hampshire County Schools district page for the complete list.