Mercer Elementary vs Princeton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 355 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercer Elementary
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
258 students
Princeton Middle School
Princeton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | Mercer Elementary Princeton, West Virginia | Princeton Middle School Princeton, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 390 | #32 of 110 |
| National rank | #24140 of 50,301 | #6853 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 258 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| city | Princeton | Princeton |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Princeton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 51.5).
- •Mercer Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Princeton Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Princeton Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 258.
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 Mercer Elementary better than Princeton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Princeton Middle School ranks higher (53.7 vs 51.5 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 Mercer Elementary and Princeton Middle School?
About 355 m in a straight line, between Princeton and Princeton in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercer Elementary: 258. Princeton Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercer Elementary and Princeton Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Mercer Elementary is 192nd of 390 and Princeton Middle School is 32nd of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).