Princeton Elementary vs Princeton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Princeton Elementary
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
770 students
Princeton High
Princeton · Public high · Grades 6–12
988 students
| Measure | Princeton Elementary Princeton, North Carolina | Princeton High Princeton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1009 of 1,457 | #380 of 528 |
| National rank | #42582 of 50,301 | #13427 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 770 | 988 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 988 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Princeton | Princeton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Princeton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 23.6).
- •Princeton High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Princeton High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Princeton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Princeton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.4).
- •Princeton High is the larger school with 988 students compared with 770.
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 Elementary better than Princeton High?
On the Success Index (US), Princeton High ranks higher (29.6 vs 23.6 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 Elementary and Princeton High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Princeton and Princeton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Princeton Elementary: 770. Princeton High: 988. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Princeton Elementary and Princeton High rank in North Carolina?
Princeton Elementary is 1009th of 1,457 and Princeton High is 380th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).