Preston County Schools School District
School District · Kingwood, West Virginia
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
10
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,793
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
10
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,793
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#39 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
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
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 5.9/10, Preston County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fellowsville Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Preston County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 30.1% and ELA proficiency of 34.6%.
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 5.9/10. 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?
Fellowsville Elementary is the highest-rated school in Preston County Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Preston County Schools?
Across schools in Preston County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.6%. 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 5.9/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in WV
Compare Preston County Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Kanawha County Schools (66)
- Berkeley County Schools (32)
- Raleigh County Schools (27)
- Wood County Schools (27)
- Cabell County Schools (26)
- Harrison County Schools (25)
- Mercer County Schools (25)
- Putnam County Schools (23)
- Marion County Schools (21)
- Logan County Schools (18)
- Monongalia County Schools (18)
- Wayne County Schools (18)
- Jefferson County Schools (16)
- Greenbrier County Schools (14)
- Mineral County Schools (14)
- Nicholas County Schools (14)
- Randolph County Schools (14)
- Wyoming County Schools (14)
- Boone County Schools (13)
- Jackson County Schools (13)
- Marshall County Schools (13)
- Ohio County Schools (13)
- Fayette County Schools (12)
- Mason County Schools (12)
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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