For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,892 students in Kingwood, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Kingwood, WV are Kingwood Elementary School, Central Preston Middle School and Preston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingwood, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Kingwood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kingwood, WV (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kingwood, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Kingwood, WV include Kingwood Elementary School, Central Preston Middle School and Preston High School.
How many public schools are located in Kingwood, WV?
3 public schools are located in Kingwood, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingwood, WV?
Kingwood, WV public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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