Princeton High School vs West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Princeton High School
Princeton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,518 students
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
Plainsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,510 students
| Measure | Princeton High School Princeton, New Jersey | West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North Plainsboro, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #52 of 357 | #31 of 357 |
| National rank | #1112 of 16,910 | #593 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,518 | 1,510 |
| Enrollment | 1,518 | 1,510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 6.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| city | Princeton | Plainsboro |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 81.1).
- •West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.3% vs 13.8%).
- •Princeton High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •Princeton High School is the larger school with 1,518 students compared with 1,510.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Princeton High School better than West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North?
On the Success Index (US), West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ranks higher (85.6 vs 81.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Princeton High School and West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Princeton and Plainsboro in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Princeton High School: 1,518. West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North: 1,510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Princeton High School and West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North rank in New Jersey?
Princeton High School is 52nd of 357 and West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North is 31st of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).