District Overview
Headquartered at 731 Preston Drive in Kingwood, West Virginia, Preston County Schools operates as an active, traditional public school system serving the surrounding rural communities within the broader Morgantown metropolitan region. Across its 10 operational campuses, the district delivers a complete educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. According to federal dataset records for the 2024–2025 academic year, the system educates a student body of 3,765 students, providing structured academic programming to meet learners at every stage—from early childhood foundations to high school graduation.

To foster a supportive learning environment across its expansive geographic footprint, Preston County Schools maintains a robust human resources infrastructure powered by a workforce of over 1,100 full-time equivalent staff members. This personnel team includes approximately 538 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, supported by 72 instructional aides and over 520 dedicated support staff members who oversee transportation, facilities, and student services. For families, prospective residents, and educational researchers seeking further insights into district governance, community resources, or individual school offerings, Preston County Schools can be reached by phone at (304) 329-0580 or online through their official website at prestoncountyschools.com.
10
Total Schools
3,765
Total Students
538.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Preston County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White3,670
Hispanic27
Black14
Asian4
Two or More49
American Indian1
  • White
    3,670 (97.5%)
  • Two or More
    49 (1.3%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (0.7%)
  • Black
    14 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Preston County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:10
Students:3,765*
Teachers (FTE):538.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in Preston County Schools
Found 10 Schools