South Preston School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tunnelton, West Virginia 26444 · Preston County Schools
#364 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#38646 of 50,301 nationally
About South Preston School
South Preston School is a public elementary located in Tunnelton, in the Preston County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 312 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 364th of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (64th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 312.
There are 2 schools in Tunnelton; South Preston School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)23%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Preston School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Preston School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fellowsville Elementary
Tunnelton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
59 students · 7.2 km away
Rowlesburg School
Rowlesburg · Public elementary · Grades K–8
33 students · 7.8 km away
Central Preston Middle School
Kingwood · Public middle · Grades 5–8
290 students · 12 km away
Preston High School
Kingwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,056 students · 12 km away
Kingwood Elementary
Kingwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
383 students · 12 km away
West Preston School
Arthurdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
604 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Stratton Elementary
Beckley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students
Shepherdstown Elementary School
Shepherdstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students
Jayenne Elementary School
Fairmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
310 students
George Ward Elementary School
Mill Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
Highlawn Elementary School
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
Moorefield Intermediate School
Moorefield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
308 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Preston School a good school?
South Preston School has a Success Index (US) of 29.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #364 of 390 in West Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Preston School rank in West Virginia?
South Preston School ranks #364 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #38646 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Preston School?
South Preston School had 312 students in 2025.
Is South Preston School a elementary school or a high school?
South Preston School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Preston School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of South Preston School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.