East Rowan High vs Princeton High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 206 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Rowan High
Salisbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
986 students
Princeton High
Princeton · Public high · Grades 6–12
988 students
| Measure | East Rowan High Salisbury, North Carolina | Princeton High Princeton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #395 of 528 | #380 of 528 |
| National rank | #13658 of 16,910 | #13427 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 986 | 988 |
| Enrollment | 986 | 988 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | Salisbury | Princeton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Princeton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 28.5).
- •Princeton High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •East Rowan High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •East Rowan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.2%).
- •Princeton High does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.1).
- •Princeton High is the larger school with 988 students compared with 986.
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 East Rowan High better than Princeton High?
On the Success Index (US), Princeton High ranks higher (29.6 vs 28.5 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 East Rowan High and Princeton High?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Princeton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Rowan High: 986. Princeton High: 988. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Rowan High and Princeton High rank in North Carolina?
East Rowan High is 395th of 528 and Princeton High is 380th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).