Very Good
#166 of 635 schools in WV
Top 26% in state
Huntington Middle School
Middle School · Cabell County Schools · Huntington, WV
A Cabell County Schools middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
925 3rd St, Huntington, WV 25701
- Math 29% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Huntington Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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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Where Huntington Middle 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,418/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,671
Median home value
$153,700
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Vinson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 179 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cabell County Schools
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #9 of 25
- District spending per student
- $15,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Huntington Middle School is listed in CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Huntington Middle School
Huntington Middle School is a public middle school in Huntington, WV, part of Cabell County Schools, serving approximately 616 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Huntington Middle School
What grades does Huntington Middle School serve?
Huntington Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Huntington Middle School?
Huntington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntington Middle School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Huntington Middle School rank in WV?
Huntington Middle School ranks #166 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Huntington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Huntington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Huntington Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Huntington Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Huntington Middle School a charter school?
No, Huntington Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Huntington Middle School a Title I school?
No, Huntington Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cabell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (304) 528-5180
- Area population (ZIP 25701)
- 21,860
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
Official sources & links
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 25701; 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
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