For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,459 students in Preston County, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Preston County, WV are Central Preston Middle School, Bruceton School and Aurora 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 31% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), 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 Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Preston County (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.
Bruceton School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Morgantown Street
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
(304) 379-2593
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
(304) 379-2593
Grades: PK-8
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Aurora School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Aurora School Road
Aurora, WV 26705
(304) 735-3781
Aurora, WV 26705
(304) 735-3781
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Terra Alta/east Preston School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1103 East State Avenue
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(304) 789-2344
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(304) 789-2344
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
Rank: #55.
South Preston School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
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
| 342 students
Rank: #66.
West Preston School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Grades: PK-8
| 656 students
Rank: #77.
Rowlesburg School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
46 Center Street
Rowlesburg, WV 26425
(304) 454-9311
Rowlesburg, WV 26425
(304) 454-9311
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
Preston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 26
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
167 South Main Street
Masontown, WV 26542
(304) 864-5221
Masontown, WV 26542
(304) 864-5221
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
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 Aurora 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 Hispanic and Black), 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: Bruceton School vs. Terra Alta/east Preston School
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