Photo: David Wilson · CC BY 2.0Weston’s public schools score below 86% of West Virginia districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 32% of Weston’s students scored proficient, below the West Virginia average (41%). The grade covers the public school district serving Weston, 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.
Weston’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 25% in math, against 41% and 32% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia (the state reports Weston’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,183 per student, against $15,637 across West Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Robert L. Bland Middle School, then Lewis County High School. Enrollment is down 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Patrick School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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 Weston’s grade
D: better than 14% of West Virginia school districts, #57 of 61 West Virginia towns. Both inputs trail the West Virginia average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Weston, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Weston
Peterson-Central Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 476 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Weston
Peterson-Central Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 476 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Weston
Peterson-Central Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 476 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Weston
Peterson-Central Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 476 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Weston
Peterson-Central Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 476 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Weston
Peterson-Central Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 476 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Weston
Peterson-Central Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 476 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Weston
Robert L. Bland Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 503 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Weston
Robert L. Bland Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 503 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Weston
Robert L. Bland Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 503 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Weston
Lewis County High School
Grades 9–12 · 703 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Weston
Lewis County High School
Grades 9–12 · 703 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Weston
Lewis County High School
Grades 9–12 · 703 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Weston’s public schools are run by Lewis County School District, which also serves Jane Lew. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Weston vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the West Virginia towns that share Weston’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Weston | D | Lewis County |
Every school in Weston
4 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 Weston’s schools
Are Weston’s schools good?
On West Virginia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Weston children attend score below 86% of West Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #57 of 61 West Virginia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 12%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Weston in?
Lewis County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,226 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Weston kids go to high school?
Lewis County High School, with 703 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Weston’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Lewis County School District graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia.
How much does Weston spend per student?
$14,183 in Lewis County School District (FY2024), against $15,637 across West Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Weston?
Yes: St. Patrick School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 137 students).
Parents talk
What Weston families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Weston → 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.