Central Preston Middle School vs Preston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 449 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
Preston High School
Kingwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,056 students
| Measure | Central Preston Middle School Kingwood, West Virginia | Preston High School Kingwood, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 110 | #87 of 110 |
| National rank | #11224 of 15,369 | #14289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 290 | 1,056 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 1,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 15% |
| city | Kingwood | Kingwood |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Preston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 25.5).
- •Central Preston Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Central Preston Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Preston High School is the larger school with 1,056 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 Preston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Preston Middle School ranks higher (33.3 vs 25.5 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 Preston High School?
About 449 m in a straight line, between Kingwood and Kingwood in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Preston Middle School: 290. Preston High School: 1,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Preston Middle School and Preston High School rank in West Virginia?
Central Preston Middle School is 96th of 110 and Preston High School is 87th of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).