For the 2026 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 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Preston County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Preston High School, with 87% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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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