- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntington, WV
Vinson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vinson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540150001114
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vinson Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of West Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Huntington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 164
- students enrolled
Vinson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vinson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Huntington, WV.
School address
District: Wayne County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540150001114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Vinson Middle School shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 540150001114 · Huntington, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
164 enr · 10.9:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Valley High School (946 students)
Vinson Middle School shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Vinson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High School
946 students
- Ceredo-Kenova
Ceredo-Kenova Elementary
632 students
- Wayne High Sch
Wayne High School
525 students
- Wayne Elementa
Wayne Elementary School
444 students
- Fort Gay Pre K
Fort Gay Pre K-8
440 students
- This school 164
Vinson Middle School
164 students
What this shows Vinson Middle School reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vinson Middle School compares
Vinson Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.8%
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
$14,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.7%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Vinson Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County Schools reports $14,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vinson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ceredo-Kenova Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Gay Pre K-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vinson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vinson Middle School
How many students attend Vinson Middle School?
Vinson Middle School has 164 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntington, WV. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinson Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 17% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 31% 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 Vinson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vinson Middle School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Huntington, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vinson Middle School?
Vinson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Vinson Middle School rank among middle schools in Huntington?
By Resource Investment Index, Vinson Middle School ranks #1 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 Wayne County Schools?
Besides Vinson Middle School, Wayne County Schools also operates Spring Valley High School (946 students), Ceredo-Kenova Elementary (632 students), and Wayne High School (525 students). See the Wayne County Schools district page for the complete list.