Best Public Schools in Huntington, WV


Summary:

The city of Huntington, West Virginia is home to 16 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others facing significant challenges.

Among the top-performing schools in Huntington are Hite Saunders Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the best in the state, and Southside Elementary, which also performs well above average. At the high school level, Huntington High School stands out as the top-performing school, though its ranking has declined in recent years. In contrast, schools like Central City Elementary and Spring Hill Elementary struggle, with less than 30% of students proficient in some subjects.

The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and funding across the schools in Huntington. While Huntington High School has a diverse student population, other schools like Spring Valley High School and Vinson Middle School have student bodies that are over 95% White. Additionally, spending per student ranges from $10,262 at Kellogg Elementary to $25,958 at Crossroads Academy, the district's alternative school. These disparities likely contribute to the performance gaps observed across the Cabell County Schools and Wayne County Schools districts.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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