Total enrollment
11,188
-687 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Cabell County
West Virginia · Public K-12
Cabell County's public schools total 26 across the county, with enrollment of about 11,188 and Cabell County Schools the largest single district. By level, that breaks down as 18 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Cabell County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
25
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Cabell County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In West Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 11,188 | #4 of 49 | #743 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 25 | #4 of 49 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #21 of 49 | #981 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 31.8% | #5 of 47 | #1,738 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Cabell County school rankings
Residents
92,739
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
26
1 districts
Enrollment
11,188
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$55,832
Below West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
18
5,441 students
Middle
4
2,399 students
High
3
3,305 students
Combined / other
1
43 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cabell County Schools
11,188 students · 1 district in Cabell County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Cabell County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
32.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
39
19.7% under 18
Test scores in Cabell County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 24 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Culloden Elementary School· 67.0%
- Barboursville Middle School· 56.0%
- Cabell Midland High School· 56.0%
- Davis Creek Elementary School· 52.0%
- Hite Saunders Elementary School· 52.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Central City Elementary School· 22.0%
- Highlawn Elementary School· 22.0%
- Spring Hill Elementary School· 22.0%
- Explorer Academy· 27.0%
- Guyandotte Elementary School· 27.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington High School | Huntington | High | 09-12 | 1,667 | · |
| Cabell Midland High School | Ona | High | 09-12 | 1,638 | · |
| Barboursville Middle School | Barboursville | Middle | 06-08 | 697 | · |
| Huntington Middle School | Huntington | Middle | 06-08 | 601 | · |
| Village Of Barboursville Elementary Sch | Barboursville | Elementary | PK-05 | 565 | · |
| Milton Middle School | Milton | Middle | 06-08 | 555 | · |
| Huntington East Middle School | Huntington | Middle | 06-08 | 546 | · |
| Milton Elementary School | Milton | Elementary | PK-05 | 509 | · |
| Central City Elementary School | Huntington | Elementary | PK-05 | 408 | · |
| Southside Elementary | Huntington | Elementary | PK-05 | 387 | · |
| Spring Hill Elementary School | Huntington | Elementary | PK-05 | 381 | · |
| Explorer Academy | Huntington | Elementary | PK-05 | 373 | · |
| Highlawn Elementary School | Huntington | Elementary | PK-05 | 316 | · |
| Ona Elementary School | Ona | Elementary | PK-05 | 291 | · |
| Meadows Elementary School | Huntington | Elementary | PK-05 | 251 | · |
| Davis Creek Elementary School | Barboursville | Elementary | PK-05 | 235 | · |
| Guyandotte Elementary School | Huntington | Elementary | PK-05 | 233 | · |
| Nichols Elementary School | Barboursville | Elementary | PK-05 | 230 | · |
| Salt Rock Elementary School | Salt Rock | Elementary | PK-05 | 228 | · |
| Hite Saunders Elementary School | Huntington | Elementary | PK-05 | 225 | · |
| Altizer Elementary School | Huntington | Elementary | PK-05 | 207 | · |
| Cox Landing Elementary School | Lesage | Elementary | PK-05 | 206 | · |
| Martha Elementary School | Barboursville | Elementary | PK-05 | 202 | · |
| Culloden Elementary School | Culloden | Elementary | PK-05 | 194 | · |
| Crossroads Academy | Huntington | Combined | KG-12 | 43 | · |
| Cabell County Career Technology Center | Huntington | High | 09-12 | · | · |
Cities in Cabell County
About Cabell County
Cabell County is a middle-population West Virginia county of about 92,739 residents, home to 26 public schools and roughly 11,188 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $55,832, about 33% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 13%.
In terms of grade levels, Cabell County is built around 18 elementary schools (5,441 students), 4 middle schools (2,399), 3 high schools (3,305), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Cabell County is Cabell County Schools, which alone enrolls about 11,188 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Cabell County has contracted 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 11,875 students to 11,188.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Cabell County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data