Cabell County Schools School District
School District · Huntington, West Virginia
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
25
18 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
11,449
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
25
18 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
11,449
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Cabell County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cabell County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Martha Elementary School
Barboursville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Culloden Elementary School
Culloden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Meadows Elementary School
Huntington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#20 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,473
+$1,049 vs West Virginia median
District size
11,449 students
Much larger than West Virginia median
The short answer
Cabell County Schools ranks #20 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Cabell County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Martha Elementary School (9.3/10), Culloden Elementary School (9.1/10), and Meadows Elementary School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cabell County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martha Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Culloden Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Meadows Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Ona Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Guyandotte Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Hite Saunders Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Central City Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Cox Landing Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Huntington Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Milton Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cabell County Schools
Cabell County Schools is a Huntington, West Virginia school district serving 25 schools.The district educates 11,449 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. District-level spending was $15,473 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Cabell County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Martha Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Cabell County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.5% and ELA proficiency of 47.6%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cabell County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cabell County Schools with test data.
Schools in Cabell County Schools
25 schoolsElementary Schools18
Middle Schools4
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Huntington
- Total Enrollment
- 11,449
- Teachers (FTE)
- 902
- District spending per student
- $15,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cabell County Schools?
Cabell County Schools has 25 schools in total — 18 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cabell County Schools?
The average composite rating for Cabell County Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cabell County Schools?
Cabell County Schools's district-level spending was $15,473 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cabell County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cabell County Schools is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cabell County Schools?
Martha Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cabell County Schools with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Cabell County Schools?
Across schools in Cabell County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cabell County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Cabell County Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 25 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in West Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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