James Rumsey Technical Institute - Martinsburg, West Virginia

Nation D.

Save your money and go to a Maryland tech school. Took an electrical program last year and was placed with the most incompetent teacher I’ve ever had. Should have retired a decade ago and most of our class failed because he didn’t teach any of the code book until the last 2 weeks. Administration is unprofessional , school building has not been even slightly renovated since it was built and we went without a restroom for months. The building is intermingled with high school students who are put first over paying students.

Christopher K.

The front office staff is extremely unprofessional and impolite. The job placement service after attending is an absolute joke. But then again it's what's expected out of any West Virginia funded institution.

Evan F.

Excellent truck driver training school with great instructors!!! I never would have been as successful a driver if I hadn't had done my training at James Rumsey. It's eight years later I own my own truck now work for a great company and I'm accident-free. You will succeed if you are motivated and go to this school!!!

Taniyah K.

My experience so far it’s extremely exciting because if you want to get your life together they’ll help . Very fast and fast responses.
They’re great. I Recommend.
I’ve haven’t even started yet.

Caroline C.

I went to Rumsey this past year and had a very troubling experience.

First of all, the all day program is completely busted. ANYONE can get straight A’s there because they teachers give you the answers. No joke this boy in my class at the time says “What’s the answer to number 5” right in front of the teacher and I told him the answer and the teacher noticed and commented on it but still put in the test grade as a 100%. Literally the Civics teacher is the only one who even has probably ever failed students. Even her class was super super easy. My lowest grade was a 97... I honestly just couldn’t take it anymore because it was too easy and just went half day. Even one of the tech teachers just gave us 100 and said literally no one fails his tests.. I definitely wouldn’t suggest doing all day if you actually want to learn. If you’re okay with getting a 100% and knowing nothing then do Rumsey all day!

The Therapeutic Services ONE teacher however, is the best thing about the school. Just don’t go to Therapeutic Services 2 because you get useless certificate that no job takes seriously because literally everyone even if they didn’t deserve it, got it.

HOWEVER, I honestly can say the kids at James Rumsey are great. At Jefferson, I had quite a few sexual harassment issues but at Rumsey, almost all the kids are polite and respectful. I never had one kid make fun of me which was refreshing!

I honestly am disappointed in this school. I remember how excited I was to start Rumsey there all day and it turns out I overestimated them. They could make it into a better school by hiring and firing some of the staff. I have faith that eventually it’ll be the school it used to be. Right now it needs a lot of work.

Tim G.

Best CDL school in West Virginia. Ken and Jim are excellent and knowledgeable instructors. The CDL program here is top notch. I recommend anyone considering obtaining their CDL's to enroll here. No bs it will be one of the better decisions you make.

Jacob E. T.

James Rumsey Technical Institute is such a privilege to learn at. Out of all the schools I've been in, I have never felt so involved, and enjoying everyday I spend here.

As a highschool student, I was able to take my senior year here, and it is worth it. The teachers are lovely, and truly care about their students.

I'm in the Cisco technical class, and I can say whole hearted, that if your interested in IT, Networking, or Cyber Security. This is a fantastic school to learn it. Currently we have teacher that I'd consider a professional in the field, who isn't up right, and is a joy to learn from.

I'm originally from Martinsburg highschool, and getting to escape from the students there and to the nice forgiving fun and welcoming students at James Rumsey, well it's simply a blessing.

If your high school gives you the oppertunity to go to James Rumsey, take it. It's an adventure all in it's own.

Jane D.

The adult program is Spectacular!! Faculty is so great as well. Was able to get my GED through them.