Summary:
The 26537 zip code area in West Virginia is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Preston County Schools district. While the middle school, Central Preston Middle School, is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top 50 middle schools in the state, the high school, Preston High School, struggles, ranking in the bottom half of West Virginia high schools.
Central Preston Middle School's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, are generally higher than the district and state averages, earning it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Preston High School's test scores, especially in Mathematics, are significantly below the state averages, with only 6.8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 17.9%. Kingwood Elementary falls somewhere in the middle, with a 2-star rating and mixed test score results.
The schools in the 26537 zip code area have a predominantly white student population, with low racial diversity. Spending per student ranges from $9,981 at Preston High School to $11,218 at Kingwood Elementary, and student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 14:1 to 15.6:1. The absence of free/reduced lunch rate data is a notable gap, as this metric could provide valuable insights into the socioeconomic status of the student populations and the challenges they face.
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