For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,126 students in 25705, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 83 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 25705, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 25705, WV are Altizer Elementary School, Explorer Academy and Huntington East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 25705 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 25705, WV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best 25705, WV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altizer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 3rd St
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5100
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Explorer Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Saltwell Rd
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5126
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5126
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
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: n/an/a
Cabell County Career Technology Center
Vocational School
1035 Norway Ave
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5106
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5106
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 25705, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in 25705, WV include Altizer Elementary School, Explorer Academy and Huntington East Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 25705?
4 public schools are located in 25705.
What percentage of students in 25705 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 25705 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 25705?
25705 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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