Public schools in Barboursville, WV
6 open public schools with an address in Barboursville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,929
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
West Virginia median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Barboursville public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Barboursville, WV: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,929 students, an average of 386 per school. The largest campus is Barboursville Middle School (697 students), and the largest elementary school is Village of Barboursville Elementary School (565).
Every listed school belongs to Cabell County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Barboursville
Elementary schools in Barboursville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Creek Elementary School Cabell County Schools | PK–05 | 235 | 15.7:1 | |
| Martha Elementary School Cabell County Schools | PK–05 | 202 | 10.6:1 | |
| Nichols Elementary School Cabell County Schools | PK–05 | 230 | 13.3:1 | |
| Village of Barboursville Elementary School Cabell County Schools | PK–05 | 565 | 13.2:1 |
Middle schools in Barboursville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barboursville Middle School Cabell County Schools | 06–08 | 697 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Barboursville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Williams Center Cabell County Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.1%
- Hispanic0.8%
- Black1.4%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Barboursville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,929 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Barboursville
How many public schools are in Barboursville, WV?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Barboursville: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,929 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Barboursville?
All listed public schools with an address in Barboursville belong to Cabell County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
Are there charter schools in Barboursville?
No school with an address in Barboursville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in West Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Barboursville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Barboursville public schools is 13.3:1, similar to the West Virginia school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Barboursville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All West Virginia cities