Summary:
Zip code 26033, serving the Cameron area of West Virginia, contains 2 schools within the Marshall County Schools district, educating a total of 527 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
This small district presents a clear contrast between its two schools. Cameron Elementary School is the stronger academic performer, exceeding state averages in both math (+7.1 points) and ELA (+1.9 points). Its 5th grade class is particularly exceptional, outperforming the state by 14.6 points in math and an impressive 24.9 points in ELA. However, the school shows a notable "4th grade slump," with proficiency rates dropping significantly in both subjects before rebounding strongly in 5th grade. In contrast, Cameron High School struggles academically, falling below state averages in math, ELA, and science. The high school's ranking has been extremely volatile, swinging from the 2nd percentile to the 92nd percentile and back to the 22nd percentile over three years. While the high school serves grades 6-12, its performance actually beats state averages in 6th and 8th grade math before collapsing by 11th grade, when only 16.7% of students are proficient in math and science scores are critically low.
Despite its academic challenges, Cameron High School boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate, exceeding the state average by 7.2 points. The district spends significantly more per student at the high school ($17,834) than at the elementary school ($13,694), yet produces worse outcomes, raising questions about resource allocation. The elementary school's consistent performance and standout 5th grade suggest that early education is working well, but the academic decline through the high school years indicates a transition problem that may require targeted intervention, particularly in science and upper-level mathematics.
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