- Enrollment
- 1,667
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntington, WV
Huntington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Huntington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540018001465
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntington Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Huntington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 601
- students enrolled
Huntington Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Huntington, WV.
School address
District: Cabell County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540018001465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Huntington Middle School held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 63.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 540018001465 · Huntington, WV Middle · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntington High School (1,667 students)
Huntington Middle School held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 63.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Huntington 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
- Barboursville
Barboursville Middle School
697 students
- This school 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 Huntington Middle School reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntington Middle School compares
Huntington 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.3%
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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Two or More 15.8%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Huntington Middle School is more mixed than 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 Huntington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabell Midland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barboursville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntington 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
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huntington Middle School
How many students attend Huntington Middle School?
Huntington Middle School has 601 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntington, WV. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntington Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 6% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Huntington Middle School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Huntington, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntington Middle School?
Huntington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Huntington Middle School rank among middle schools in Huntington?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Huntington, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Huntington on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabell County Schools?
Besides Huntington Middle School, Cabell County Schools also operates Huntington High School (1,667 students), Cabell Midland High School (1,638 students), and Barboursville Middle School (697 students). See the Cabell County Schools district page for the complete list.