Needs Improvement
#615 of 635 schools in WV
Preston High School
High School · Preston County Schools · Kingwood, WV
A Preston County Schools high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Knight Dr, Kingwood, WV 26537
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Preston High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Preston High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low137/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,788
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$676/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Preston County Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Preston High School is listed in PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Preston High School
Preston High School is a public high school in Kingwood, WV, part of Preston County Schools, serving approximately 1,120 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #615 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Preston High School
What grades does Preston High School serve?
Preston High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Preston High School?
Preston High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preston High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Preston High School rank in WV?
Preston High School ranks #615 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Preston High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Preston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Preston High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Preston High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Preston High School a charter school?
No, Preston High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Preston High School a Title I school?
No, Preston High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Preston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.6%
- Phone
- (304) 329-0400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 26537)
- 5,392
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 47
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 26537; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.