Photo: Generic1139 · CC BY-SA 3.0Kingwood’s public schools score below 89% of West Virginia districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Kingwood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within West Virginia, not nationally.
From West Virginia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Kingwood’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 145 West Virginia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Kingwood’s, its schools beat 5%, lower than their 11% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% in math, against 41% and 32% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,769 per student, against $15,637 across West Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then seven middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Kingwood’s grade
D: better than 11% of West Virginia school districts, #58 of 61 West Virginia towns. Both inputs trail the West Virginia average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Kingwood, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Kingwood
Kingwood Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 383 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Kingwood
Kingwood Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 383 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Kingwood
Kingwood Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 383 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Kingwood
Kingwood Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 383 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Kingwood
Kingwood Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 383 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Kingwood
Preston High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,056 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Kingwood
Preston High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,056 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Kingwood
Preston High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,056 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Kingwood
Preston High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,056 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Kingwood’s public schools are run by Preston County School District, which also serves Albright, Brandonville, Bruceton Mills and Masontown and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Kingwood vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the West Virginia towns that share Kingwood’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Kingwood | D | Preston County |
Every school in Kingwood
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with West Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Kingwood’s schools
Are Kingwood’s schools good?
On West Virginia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Kingwood children attend score below 89% of West Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #58 of 61 West Virginia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 5%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Kingwood in?
Preston County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,765 students in 10 schools (2024–25).
Where do Kingwood kids go to high school?
Preston High School, with 1,056 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is Kingwood’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Preston County School District graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia.
How much does Kingwood spend per student?
$13,769 in Preston County School District (FY2024), against $15,637 across West Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Kingwood families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Kingwood → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within West Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.