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#194 of 635 schools in WV

Top 30% in state

Cameron High School

High School · Marshall County Schools · Cameron, WV

A Marshall County Schools high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2012 Blue and Gold Rd, Cameron, WV 26033

  • Math 32% vs WV 33% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs WV 45% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg+1.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation14.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
District spending per student$18,263
Chronic Absenteeism42.6%

Students at Cameron High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
33%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
45%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 33% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
2019
Math
22%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
26%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Cameron High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • County Safety: Low116/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,500

Median home value

$152,800

Median rent

$696/mo

College educated

23.3%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.4% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gateway Achievement CenterEnrollment path unverified4.15–12Not available42Compare →
John Marshall High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–12Not available1,067Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Marshall County Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#5 of 13
District spending per student
$18,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cameron High School is listed in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cameron High School

Cameron High School is a public high school in Cameron, WV, part of Marshall County Schools, serving approximately 298 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cameron High School

What grades does Cameron High School serve?

Cameron High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Cameron High School?

Cameron High School has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cameron High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cameron High School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cameron High School rank in WV?

Cameron High School ranks #194 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Cameron High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cameron High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cameron High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cameron High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cameron High School a charter school?

No, Cameron High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cameron High School a Title I school?

No, Cameron High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
298
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 26033)
1,806
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
49.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 26033; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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