For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,239 students in Preston County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Preston County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
10 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
4,239 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
299 Teachers
18,479 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Preston County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.21
# American Indian Students
n/a
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
18 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
4,145 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
98%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
263
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
309
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
303
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
278
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
302
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
279
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
335
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
322
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
309
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
336
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
380
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
296
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
253
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
274
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,654 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,870 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,654
$15,540
Spending / Student
$11,870
$14,737
Best Preston County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Aurora School Road
Aurora, WV 26705
(304) 735-3781
Aurora, WV 26705
(304) 735-3781
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Bruceton School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Morgantown Street
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
(304) 379-2593
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
(304) 379-2593
Grades: PK-8
| 649 students
Rank: #33.
Kingwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Price Street
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-1034
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-1034
Grades: PK-4
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Central Preston Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64 Wildcat Way
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033
Grades: 5-8
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Fellowsville Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
139 Fellowsville School Rd
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 892-3866
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 892-3866
Grades: PK-5
| 85 students
Rank: #66.
South Preston School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5258 South Preston Highway
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2292
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2292
Grades: PK-8
| 355 students
Rank: #77.
Rowlesburg School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
46 Center Street
Rowlesburg, WV 26425
(304) 454-9311
Rowlesburg, WV 26425
(304) 454-9311
Grades: K-8
| 74 students
Rank: #88.
Terra Alta/east Preston School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1103 East State Avenue
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(304) 789-2344
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(304) 789-2344
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
Rank: #99.
Preston High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Knight Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0400
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,203 students
Rank: #1010.
West Preston School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Preston County Schools School District?
Preston County Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,239 students.
What is the rank of Preston County Schools School District?
Preston County Schools School District is ranked #43 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Preston County Schools School District?
98% of Preston County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Preston County Schools School District?
Preston County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Preston County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,870 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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