Preston County Schools School District
School District · Kingwood, West Virginia
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
10
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,793
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
10
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,793
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Preston County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Preston County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Aurora School
Aurora · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bruceton School
Bruceton Mills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Terra Alta/east Preston School
Terra Alta · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#45 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,793
$1,631 vs West Virginia median
District size
3,949 students
Larger than West Virginia median
The short answer
Preston County Schools ranks #45 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Preston County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Aurora School (8.7/10), Bruceton School (7.3/10), and Terra Alta/east Preston School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Preston County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurora School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Bruceton School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Terra Alta/east Preston School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Fellowsville Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | South Preston School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Kingwood Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Central Preston Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | West Preston School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Preston High School | 3.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Rowlesburg School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Preston County Schools
Preston County Schools is a Kingwood, West Virginia school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 3,949 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $12,793 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Preston County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Aurora School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Preston County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 34.7% and ELA proficiency of 40.4%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Preston County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Preston County Schools with test data.
Schools in Preston County Schools
10 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Kingwood
- Total Enrollment
- 3,949
- Teachers (FTE)
- 288
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Preston County Schools?
Preston County Schools has 10 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Preston County Schools?
The average composite rating for Preston County Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Preston County Schools?
Preston County Schools spends $12,793 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Preston County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Preston County Schools is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Preston County Schools?
Aurora School is the highest-rated school in Preston County Schools with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Preston County Schools?
Across schools in Preston County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Preston County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Preston County Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in West Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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