For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,120 students in Kingwood, WV.
The top ranked public high school in Kingwood, WV is Preston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingwood, 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 Kingwood have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Kingwood, 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Kingwood, WV (2025)
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 | 1,120 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kingwood, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Kingwood, WV include Preston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kingwood?
1 public high schools are located in Kingwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingwood?
Kingwood 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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