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7.1 avg / 10

Cabell County Schools School District

School District · Huntington, West Virginia

Students: 11,449
Teachers (FTE): 902

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

25

18 elem, 4 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,473

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.7:1

How this district compares

West Virginia rank

#10 of 55

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

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

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. The district invests $15,473 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Cabell County Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Martha Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.

In standardized testing, Cabell County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 39.1% and ELA proficiency of 42.4%.

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

Math Proficiency 39.1%
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ELA Proficiency 42.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Cabell County Schools with test data.

District Details

City
Huntington
Total Enrollment
11,449
Teachers (FTE)
902
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data 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 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Cabell County Schools?

Cabell County Schools spends $15,473 per student per year.

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 9.4/10.

What are the test scores in Cabell County Schools?

Across schools in Cabell County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.4%. 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 7.1/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
39.1%
ELA Proficiency
42.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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