Public schools in Huntington, WV
16 open public schools with an address in Huntington, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,076
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
West Virginia median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Huntington public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Huntington, WV: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,076 students, an average of 442 per school. The largest campus is Huntington High School (1,667 students), and the largest elementary school is Central City Elementary School (408).
Cabell County Schools operates the most schools here (13), and 2 regular districts have at least one Huntington campus. 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 13.5:1, 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.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Huntington
Elementary schools in Huntington
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altizer Elementary School Cabell County Schools | PK–05 | 207 | 12.2:1 | |
| Central City Elementary School Cabell County Schools | PK–05 | 408 | 12.4:1 | |
| Explorer Academy Cabell County Schools | PK–05 | 373 | 13.8:1 | |
| Guyandotte Elementary School Cabell County Schools | PK–05 | 233 | 11.7:1 | |
| Highlawn Elementary School Cabell County Schools | PK–05 | 316 | 14.4:1 | |
| Hite Saunders Elementary School Cabell County Schools | PK–05 | 225 | 13.2:1 | |
| Kellogg Elementary School Wayne County Schools | PK–05 | 328 | 14.3:1 | |
| Meadows Elementary School Cabell County Schools | PK–05 | 251 | 13.9:1 | |
| Southside Elementary School Cabell County Schools | PK–05 | 387 | 13.8:1 | |
| Spring Hill Elementary School Cabell County Schools | PK–05 | 381 | 10.9:1 |
Middle schools in Huntington
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington East Middle School Cabell County Schools | 06–08 | 546 | 9.9:1 | |
| Huntington Middle School Cabell County Schools | 06–08 | 601 | 11.3:1 | |
| Vinson Middle School Wayne County Schools | 06–08 | 164 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in Huntington
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington High School Cabell County Schools | 09–12 | 1,667 | 15.8:1 | |
| Spring Valley High School Wayne County Schools | 09–12 | 946 | 15.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Huntington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Academy Cabell County Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | 43 | 3.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.7%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black9.6%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Huntington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,076 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Huntington
How many public schools are in Huntington, WV?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Huntington: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,076 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Huntington?
Schools with an address in Huntington belong to 2 education agencies, led by Cabell County Schools (13 schools), Wayne County Schools (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Huntington?
Huntington High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Huntington, with 1,667 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Huntington?
No school with an address in Huntington 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 Huntington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Huntington public schools is 13.5:1, 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 Huntington 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