Princeton High School

101 Dr Donnie H Jones Jr Blvd
Princeton, NC 27569
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,021 students in grades 6-12, Princeton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,021 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Princeton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Princeton High School's student population of 1,021 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,021 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Princeton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Princeton High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#918 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Princeton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Princeton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Princeton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Princeton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Princeton High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Princeton High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Princeton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Princeton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Princeton High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Princeton High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Princeton High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Princeton High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Princeton High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Princeton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Princeton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Princeton High School's ranking?
Princeton High School is ranked #918 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Princeton High School often compared to?
Princeton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Johnston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Princeton High School?
The graduation rate of Princeton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Princeton High School?
1,021 students attend Princeton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Princeton High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Princeton High School?
Princeton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Princeton High School offer ?
Princeton High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Princeton High School part of?
Princeton High School is part of Johnston County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,021 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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