For the 2026 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, Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens and Cabell Midland High School. 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 26% (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 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public high schools.
Cabell County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cabell Midland High School, with 95% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Gr: 8-10 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Cabell Midland High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11315 Us Route 60
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-7400
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,713 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Huntington High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Highlander Way
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-6400
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,721 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Cammack Children's Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
64 West 6th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-3497
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-3497
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: 9-12
Cabell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2850 5th Ave
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Gr: 6-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
200 10th Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5114
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5114
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
200 10th Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5116
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5116
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
68 Holley Avenue
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5126
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5126
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
620 12th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5168
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5168
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
199 Rotary Rd
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5173
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5173
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 32%
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, Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens and Cabell Midland High School.
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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