Kingwood Elementary vs Preston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingwood Elementary
Kingwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
383 students
Preston High School
Kingwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,056 students
| Measure | Kingwood Elementary Kingwood, West Virginia | Preston High School Kingwood, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 390 | #87 of 110 |
| National rank | #30943 of 50,301 | #14289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 383 | 1,056 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 1,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 15% |
| city | Kingwood | Kingwood |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 25.5).
- •Kingwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 15%).
- •Preston High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.3).
- •Preston High School is the larger school with 1,056 students compared with 383.
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 Kingwood Elementary better than Preston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kingwood Elementary ranks higher (41.5 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 Kingwood Elementary and Preston High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kingwood and Kingwood in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kingwood Elementary: 383. Preston High School: 1,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kingwood Elementary and Preston High School rank in West Virginia?
Kingwood Elementary is 288th of 390 and Preston High School is 87th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).