Best Schools in Preston County, WV
Preston County, WV has 10 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,090 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Preston County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Preston County, WV
The top high schools in Preston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Preston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1178 Students
Best Middle Schools in Preston County, WV
The top middle schools in Preston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Preston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 322 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Preston County, WV
The top elementary schools in Preston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aurora School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 168 Students
2. Bruceton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 621 Students
3. Kingwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 361 Students
4. Terra Alta/east Preston School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 310 Students
5. South Preston School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 342 Students
6. Fellowsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 92 Students
7. West Preston School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 656 Students
8. Rowlesburg School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
9.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Preston County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Preston County, WV
How many schools are in Preston County, WV?
Preston County, WV has 10 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,090 students in total.
How do schools in Preston County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Preston County score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Preston County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Preston County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Preston County
7 places in Preston County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Kingwood (3)
- Tunnelton (2)
- Arthurdale (1)
- Aurora (1)
- Bruceton Mills (1)
- Rowlesburg (1)
- Terra Alta (1)
School districts (1)
- Preston County Schools (10 schools)