Summary:
The 26444 zip code area in West Virginia is home to two elementary schools - Fellowsville Elementary and South Preston School. Based on the available data, Fellowsville Elementary appears to be the standout school in the area, consistently outperforming South Preston School and the state and district averages on academic measures.
Fellowsville Elementary has a 4-star rating and ranks 207 out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools, while South Preston School's performance lags behind. In the 2024-2025 school year, Fellowsville Elementary had significantly higher proficiency rates in math (53.3%) and English language arts (40%) for 3rd-grade students compared to South Preston School (36.8% and 21.1%, respectively). Fellowsville Elementary also outperformed the Preston County Schools district and the state averages in math and ELA for 3rd and 4th-grade students in the 2023-2024 school year.
The data suggests that the higher spending per student at Fellowsville Elementary ($16,144 compared to $11,354 at South Preston School) may be contributing to its stronger academic performance. Additionally, Fellowsville Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.3, which could also be a factor in its success. While the data does not provide information on free/reduced lunch rates, the significant difference in enrollment between the two schools (330 students at South Preston School and 75 at Fellowsville Elementary) may indicate broader demographic and enrollment trends in the area that could be worth further investigation.
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