For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,861 students in Kingwood, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Kingwood, WV are Central Preston Middle School, Kingwood Elementary 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 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Kingwood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Preston Middle School
Magnet 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
Grades: 5-8
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Kingwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Price Street
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-1034
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-1034
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Preston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Knight Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0400
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kingwood, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Kingwood, WV include Central Preston Middle School, Kingwood Elementary School and Preston High School.
How many public schools are located in Kingwood?
3 public schools are located in Kingwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingwood?
Kingwood public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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