For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,120 students in Preston County, WV.
The top ranked public high school in Preston County, WV is Preston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Preston County, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Preston County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Preston County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Preston High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Preston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Preston High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Knight Dr
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0400
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,120 students
Preston County 九游体育s (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 high schools in Preston County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Preston County, WV include Preston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Preston County?
1 public high schools are located in Preston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Preston County?
Preston County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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