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CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
25
Schools
11,473
Students
$15,738
Per-Pupil Spend
+10% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
88.6%
Graduation Rate
+2.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 11,473 students across 25 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,738 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (25)
Middle Schools4 schools
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CABELL MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL09–121,757
HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL09–121,704
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CROSSROADS ACADEMYPK–1279
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,738Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
34%
State
44.7%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal
21.5%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
25
Schools
11,473
Students
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.6%
Opportunity Score37/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 25 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS has 25 public schools, serving a total of 11,473 students.
What is the graduation rate for CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 88.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $15,738 per pupil — 10% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.