Best High Schools in Preston County, WV

Preston County, WV has 1 high schools with 1,178 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Preston County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Preston County don't meet expectations.

1. Preston High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Preston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1178 Students

Best Middle Schools in Preston County, WV

Preston County, WV has 7 middle schools with 2,744 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Preston County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Preston County meet expectations.

1. Staunton River Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students

2. Central Preston Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Preston County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 322 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Preston County, WV

Preston County, WV has 5 elementary schools with 2,136 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Preston County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Preston County meet expectations.

1. Cheat Lake Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 770 Students

2. Brookhaven Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students

3. Aurora School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 168 Students

4. Bruceton School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 621 Students

5. Kingwood Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 361 Students

6. Terra Alta/east Preston School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 310 Students

7. South Preston School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 342 Students

8. Fellowsville Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 92 Students

9. West Preston School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 656 Students

10. Rowlesburg School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Preston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 40 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Preston County, WV

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Preston County, WV has a total population of 34,216 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Preston County, WV

6,058

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Preston County, WV.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

9.20 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

6.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Preston County, WV.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Preston County, WV.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,156 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

46 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Preston County, WV Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Preston County, WV

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Monongalia County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Garrett County, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Taylor County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Marion County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Tucker County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fayette County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Barbour County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Greene County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Harrison County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Mineral County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations