Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Preston School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Preston School's student population of 312 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Preston School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Preston School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
98%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Preston County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Preston School's ranking?
South Preston School is ranked #514 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend South Preston School?
312 students attend South Preston School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of South Preston School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Preston School?
South Preston School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Preston School offer ?
South Preston School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Preston School part of?
South Preston School is part of Preston County Schools.
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