For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,548 students in Cabell County, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cabell County, WV are Milton Middle School, Barboursville Middle School and Huntington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cabell County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Cabell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cabell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milton Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Panther Trl
Milton, WV 25541
(304) 743-7308
Milton, WV 25541
(304) 743-7308
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Barboursville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Central Ave
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3003
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3003
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 3rd St
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5180
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5180
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Huntington East Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Campbell Dr
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-9508
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-9508
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2850 5th Ave
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cabell County, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cabell County, WV include Milton Middle School, Barboursville Middle School and Huntington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cabell County?
8 public middle schools are located in Cabell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cabell County?
Cabell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cabell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cabell County include: Huntington Middle School vs. Huntington East Middle School, Barboursville Middle School vs. Huntington East Middle School, Huntington East Middle School vs. Huntington Middle School
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