Central Preston Middle School vs Kingwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 819 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Preston Middle School
Kingwood · Public middle · Grades 5–8
290 students
Kingwood Elementary
Kingwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
383 students
| Measure | Central Preston Middle School Kingwood, West Virginia | Kingwood Elementary Kingwood, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 110 | #288 of 390 |
| National rank | #11224 of 15,369 | #30943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 290 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| city | Kingwood | Kingwood |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 33.3).
- •Kingwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Central Preston Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.3).
- •Kingwood Elementary is the larger school with 383 students compared with 290.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Preston Middle School better than Kingwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kingwood Elementary ranks higher (41.5 vs 33.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Preston Middle School and Kingwood Elementary?
About 819 m in a straight line, between Kingwood and Kingwood in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Preston Middle School: 290. Kingwood Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Preston Middle School and Kingwood Elementary rank in West Virginia?
Central Preston Middle School is 96th of 110 and Kingwood Elementary is 288th of 390 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).