CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS is a city-based district in West Virginia serving 11,473 students across 26 schools with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district experienced a 1.7% enrollment decline from the prior year, reflecting broader demographic trends in the region.

Academically, Cabell County performs above state averages in both mathematics and reading. Math proficiency stands at 47.6% compared to the state average of 38.3%, while reading proficiency reaches 53.4% versus the state average of 46.9%. However, the graduation rate of 90.8% falls below West Virginia's state average of 93.7%, though the dropout rate remains low at 1.3%.

The district serves a student population with significant needs. Approximately 50.5% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, and 23.4% receive special education services. English learners comprise 1.3% of enrollment. Racial composition is predominantly White at 64.6%, with Black students representing 6.3%, Hispanic students 1.9%, and Asian students 0.9%.

Financially, the district operates with a total budget of $179.7 million but receives per-pupil spending of $8,245, which is approximately $1,091 below the state average of $9,336. Revenue comes primarily from state sources at 51.4%, supplemented by local revenue at 33.2% and federal funding at 15.4%, indicating reliance on state support.