High Schools in Cabell County Schools

Cabell County Schools in West Virginia is served by two public high schools—Huntington High School and Cabell Midland High School—both covering grades 9 through 12 with nearly identical enrollments of roughly 1,650 students each, and the district itself ranks in the top 15% of all West Virginia districts.

For parents comparing the two, Cabell Midland High School is the stronger overall choice. It holds a higher state ranking (12th vs. 21st for the current year), boasts a standout graduation rate of 95.2% compared to Huntington High’s 86.5%, and leads in every tested subject—most notably in ELA (59.5% proficient vs. 54.2%) and Science (32.1% vs. 28.4%). Math proficiency is nearly identical at about 26.5% for both schools, though both far exceed the state average of 20.6%. Interestingly, Cabell Midland achieves these results while spending about $1,650 less per student than Huntington High, suggesting greater efficiency. However, the gap is narrowing: Huntington High improved its state rank from 26th to 21st over the past two years, while Cabell Midland slipped from 7th to 12th.

Both schools share a common challenge in math, where proficiency rates are roughly half of their ELA rates, indicating a district-wide hurdle. Additionally, both saw a notable drop in ELA scores from the previous year—Huntington fell from 58.6% to 54.2%, and Cabell Midland from 67.3% to 59.5%—which may reflect a harder test or cohort changes. The most urgent concern is Huntington High’s graduation rate, which falls well below both the district (90.8%) and state (92.8%) averages, signaling a need for targeted support despite its solid academic performance. Overall, Cabell Midland is the clear academic leader, but Huntington High is improving and remains a respectable option.