For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,556 students in Cabell County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Cabell County, WV are Barboursville School, Cammack Children's Center and Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cabell County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cabell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public high schools.
Cabell County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cabell Midland High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cabell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Barboursville School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 Martha Road
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Cammack Children's Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64 West 6th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-3497
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-3497
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2580 Grant Gardens Road
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-3974
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-3974
Grades: 8-10
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Cabell Midland High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11315 Us Route 60
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-7400
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,713 students
Rank: #55.
Huntington High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Highlander Way
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-6400
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,721 students
Rank: #66.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2850 5th Ave
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cabell County Career Technology Center
Vocational School
1035 Norway Ave
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5106
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5106
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Cabell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Education Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2850 5th Ave
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Grades: 6-8
| 7 students
2901 Saltwell Rd
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5102
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5102
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
200 10th Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5114
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5114
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
200 10th Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5116
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5116
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
2613 Collis Ave
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5121
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5121
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
68 Holley Avenue
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5126
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5126
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
2850 5th Ave.
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 304-5134
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 304-5134
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
620 12th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5168
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5168
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
199 Rotary Rd
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5173
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5173
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2 O?hanlon Place
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-2069
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-2069
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cabell County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Cabell County, WV include Barboursville School, Cammack Children's Center and Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens.
How many public high schools are located in Cabell County?
7 public high schools are located in Cabell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cabell County?
Cabell County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cabell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cabell County include: Huntington High School vs. Cabell Midland High School, Cabell Midland High School vs. Huntington High School, Crossroads Academy vs. Cabell Midland High School
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