For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,371 students in Preston County, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Preston County, WV are Central Preston Middle School, Bruceton School and Terra Alta/east Preston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Preston County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Preston County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Preston County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Preston Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
64 Wildcat Way
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033
Gr: 5-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Bruceton School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Morgantown Street
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
(304) 379-2593
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
(304) 379-2593
Gr: PK-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Terra Alta/east Preston School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1103 E State Ave
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(304) 789-2344
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(304) 789-2344
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Aurora School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Aurora School Dr
Aurora, WV 26705
(304) 735-3781
Aurora, WV 26705
(304) 735-3781
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
South Preston School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5258 S Preston Hwy
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
West Preston School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Rowlesburg School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
46 Center St
Rowlesburg, WV 26425
(304) 454-9311
Rowlesburg, WV 26425
(304) 454-9311
Gr: K-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Preston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Route 26
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
167 South Main Street
Masontown, WV 26542
(304) 864-5221
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 middle schools in Preston County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Preston County, WV include Central Preston Middle School, Bruceton School and Terra Alta/east Preston School.
How many public middle schools are located in Preston County?
7 public middle schools are located in Preston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Preston County?
Preston County public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Preston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Preston County include: Terra Alta/east Preston School vs. Bruceton School, Bruceton School vs. Terra Alta/east Preston School
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