Huntington Middle School

925 Third Street
Huntington, WV 25701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 647 students in grades 6-8, Huntington Middle 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 25% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Huntington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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School Overview

Huntington Middle School's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Huntington Middle 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 Huntington Middle School is 0.54, which is more 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)
#406 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Huntington Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Huntington Middle 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.
40%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Huntington Middle 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.
27%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Huntington Middle 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
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
2%
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Black
16%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Huntington Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Huntington Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Huntington Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Huntington Middle School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Huntington Middle 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 (11-12)
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Huntington Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Huntington Middle School's ranking?
Huntington Middle School is ranked #406 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Huntington Middle School often compared to?
Huntington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Huntington Middle School?
647 students attend Huntington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Huntington Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huntington Middle School?
Huntington Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Huntington Middle School offer ?
Huntington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Huntington Middle School part of?
Huntington Middle School is part of Cabell County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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