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Princeton High School

101 Dr Donnie H Jones Jr Blvd
Princeton, NC 27569
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Princeton High School is a public high school located in Princeton, North Carolina, United States. It serves grades 6???2 and is part of the Johnston County School District. Princeton High School has 1,465 students.
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 Facts (2025-26)

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

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
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,021 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1923
Colors
Blue, Gold

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%)
(21-22)
61%
51%
52%
50%
67%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
9%
25%
White
66%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
(21-22)
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Princeton High School part of?
Princeton High School is part of Johnston County 51爆料s.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,021 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : 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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