Princeton High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Princeton, North Carolina 27569 · Johnston County Public Schools
#380 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#13427 of 16,910 nationally
About Princeton High
Princeton High is a public high located in Princeton, in the Johnston County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 988 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 380th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (53th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 988.
There are 2 schools in Princeton; Princeton High ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Princeton High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Princeton High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Princeton Elementary
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
770 students · 1.8 km away
Rosewood Elementary
Goldsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students · 8.2 km away
Rosewood High
Goldsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
460 students · 9.4 km away
Pine Level Elementary
Pine Level · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students · 9.7 km away
Rosewood Middle
Goldsboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
302 students · 9.8 km away
Micro Elementary
Micro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students · 11 km away
North Johnston Middle
Micro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students · 12 km away
Northwest Elementary
Pikeville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students · 12 km away
North Johnston High
Kenly · Public high · Grades 9–12
788 students · 12 km away
Selma Elementary
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
West Rowan High
Mount Ulla · Public high · Grades 9–12
988 students
South Point High
Belmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
989 students
East Rowan High
Salisbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
986 students
Statesville High
Statesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
991 students
Oak Grove High
Winston-Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
992 students
North Iredell High
Olin · Public high · Grades 9–12
983 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Princeton High a good school?
Princeton High has a Success Index (US) of 29.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #380 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Princeton High rank in North Carolina?
Princeton High ranks #380 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #13427 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Princeton High?
Princeton High had 988 students in 2025.
Is Princeton High a elementary school or a high school?
Princeton High is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Princeton High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Princeton High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.