For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 310 students in Kingwood, WV.
The top ranked public middle school in Kingwood, WV is Central Preston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingwood, WV public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Kingwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kingwood, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Preston Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
64 Wildcat Way
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033
Grades: 5-8
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kingwood, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kingwood, WV include Central Preston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kingwood?
1 public middle schools are located in Kingwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingwood?
Kingwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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