- Enrollment
- 1,667
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Barboursville, WV
Barboursville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Barboursville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540018000091
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barboursville Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Barboursville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 697
- students enrolled
Barboursville Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barboursville Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Barboursville, WV.
School address
District: Cabell County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540018000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Barboursville Middle School held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 540018000091 · Barboursville, WV Middle · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntington High School (1,667 students)
Barboursville Middle School held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Barboursville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huntington Hig
Huntington High School
1,667 students
- Cabell Midland
Cabell Midland High School
1,638 students
- This school
Barboursville Middle School
697 students
- Huntington Mid 601
Huntington Middle School
601 students
- Village of Bar 565
Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch
565 students
- Milton Middle 555
Milton Middle School
555 students
What this shows Barboursville Middle School reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barboursville Middle School compares
Barboursville Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,473
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Barboursville Middle School is about as mixed as the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabell County Schools reports $15,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barboursville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabell Midland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barboursville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barboursville Middle School
How many students attend Barboursville Middle School?
Barboursville Middle School has 697 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Barboursville, WV. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barboursville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barboursville Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 5% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barboursville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Barboursville Middle School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Barboursville, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barboursville Middle School?
Barboursville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barboursville Middle School rank among public schools in Barboursville?
By Resource Investment Index, Barboursville Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Barboursville, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Barboursville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabell County Schools?
Besides Barboursville Middle School, Cabell County Schools also operates Huntington High School (1,667 students), Cabell Midland High School (1,638 students), and Huntington Middle School (601 students). See the Cabell County Schools district page for the complete list.