Best Preston County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,120 students in Preston County, WV.

The top ranked public high school in Preston County, WV is Preston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Preston County, WV public high school have an score of 9% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Preston County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.

Preston County, WV public high school have a of 87%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Preston High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Preston County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Preston High School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
:

Bottom 50%

400 Knight Dr
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0400

Gr: 9-12 | 1,120 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Preston County, WV

Preston County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

South Preston Middle School (Closed 2015)

Route 26
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331

Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)

113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835

Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

West Preston Middle School (Closed 2023)

167 South Main Street
Masontown, WV 26542
(304) 864-5221

Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Preston County, WV?

The top ranked public high schools in Preston County, WV include Preston High School.

How many public high schools are located in Preston County?

1 public high schools are located in Preston County.

What is the racial composition of students in Preston County?

Preston County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).