Cameron High School

2012 Blue And Gold Rd
Cameron, WV 26033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 312 students in grades 6-12, Cameron High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cameron High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cameron High School's student population of 312 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Cameron High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cameron High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#583 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cameron High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cameron High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cameron High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cameron High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cameron High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cameron High School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
98%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cameron High School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Cameron High School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
91%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cameron High School and public school graduation rate of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cameron High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cameron High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameron High School's ranking?
Cameron High School is ranked #583 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cameron High School?
The graduation rate of Cameron High School is 90%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Cameron High School?
312 students attend Cameron High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cameron High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cameron High School?
Cameron High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cameron High School offer ?
Cameron High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cameron High School part of?
Cameron High School is part of Marshall County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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