Best Kingwood Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 290 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 29%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Kingwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 11% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Kingwood, WV (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Preston Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
64 Wildcat Way
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033
Gr: 5-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

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 11% (majority Black).

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