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Princeton High School

Princeton, NC


Princeton High School
101 Dr Donnie H Jones Jr Blvd
Princeton, NC  27569
Phone: 919-936-5011
Johnston County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 6 out of 10 stars
6  

Grades Served: 6-12
Enrollment: 1,024
Type: Regular School
Princeton High School

Princeton High School



Metro Area Ranking

#48
Metro Area Middle School Ranking: Princeton High School is ranked #48 of 92 of the best middle schools in Raleigh and surrounding areas (48th percentile). Cick the link to see all 92 middle schools.

#34
Metro Area High School Ranking: Princeton High School is ranked #34 out of 51 of the best high schools in Raleigh and surrounding areas (33rd percentile). Cick the link to see all 51 high schools.

State Ranking

#281
Statewide Middle School Ranking: Princeton High School is ranked #281 out of 774 of the best middle schools in North Carolina (64th percentile). Click the link to see all 774 middle schools.

#220
Statewide High School Ranking: Princeton High School is ranked #220 out of 449 of the best high schools in North Carolina (51st percentile). Click the link to see all 449 high schools.

Overall, Princeton High School is a 6-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Johnston County, NC. Princeton High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,024 students and serves grades 6-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

86.1
(Exceeded Growth)
Student Growth Score: Princeton High School had a Student Growth Score of 86.1. This placed Princeton High School in the 74th percentile of 2385 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
C
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

C
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

D
  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.






Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 Asian - N/A
 Asian - N/A
 Black - 9%
 Black - 9%
 Hispanic - 18%
 Hispanic - 18%
 Two or More Races - 5%
 Two or More Races - 5%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 67%
 White - 67%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Princeton High School for the 2022-2023 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All NC Schools
State Average
English 15.9 42nd 16.0
Math 17.4 39th 17.5
Reading 17.4 40th 18.2
Science 17.7 41st 17.9

Nearly all North Carolina public and charter school students who are enrolled in grade 11 for the first time are required to take the ACT. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Princeton High stack up against those of other high schools in North Carolina.

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at This School Average Score
Reading 538
Math 504
Composite Score 1042
SAT Participation Rate 10 %

Princeton High had an average SAT score of 1042 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #135 out of 281 NC high schools (52nd percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of North Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Princeton High was 10% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in North Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 88% - Princeton High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools
 88% - Princeton High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 6

 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 25% - Level 4 (Solid)
 25% - Level 4 (Solid)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 49% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 49% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 7

 10% - Level 5 (Superior)
 10% - Level 5 (Superior)
 29% - Level 4 (Solid)
 29% - Level 4 (Solid)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 39% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 39% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 8

 9% - Level 5 (Superior)
 9% - Level 5 (Superior)
 31% - Level 4 (Solid)
 31% - Level 4 (Solid)
 26% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 26% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 34% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 34% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 18% - Level 4 (Solid)
 18% - Level 4 (Solid)
 20% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 20% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 58% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 58% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 7

 10% - Level 5 (Superior)
 10% - Level 5 (Superior)
 15% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 4 (Solid)
 20% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 20% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 55% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 55% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 8

 6% - Level 5 (Superior)
 6% - Level 5 (Superior)
 18% - Level 4 (Solid)
 18% - Level 4 (Solid)
 30% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 30% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 47% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 47% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 8

 22% - Level 5 (Superior)
 22% - Level 5 (Superior)
 45% - Level 4 (Solid)
 45% - Level 4 (Solid)
 11% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 11% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 21% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 21% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

End of Course Scores

EOC Biology

 42% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 42% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 9% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 9% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 35% - Level 4 (Solid)
 35% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 5 (Superior)
 13% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC English 2

 40% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 40% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 24% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 24% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 35% - Level 4 (Solid)
 35% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC Math I

 54% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 54% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 34% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 34% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 10% - Level 4 (Solid)
 10% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for Princeton High School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Princeton Elementary School
1.0 miles Princeton PK-5
Rosewood Elementary School
5.1 miles Goldsboro PK-5
Rosewood High School
5.9 miles Goldsboro 9-12
Pine Level Elementary School
5.9 miles Pine Level PK-5
Rosewood Middle School
6.2 miles Goldsboro 6-8
Northwest Elementary School
7.3 miles Pikeville K-5
North Johnston High School
8.5 miles Kenly 9-12
Selma Elementary School
8.7 miles Selma PK-5
Selma Middle School
8.7 miles Selma 6-8
Smithfield-Selma High School
10.3 miles Smithfield 9-12
Charles B Aycock High School
10.5 miles Pikeville 9-12
The Innovation Academy at South Campus
10 
10.5 miles Smithfield 6-8
Glendale-Kenly Elementary School
10.7 miles Kenly PK-5
Smithfield Middle School
10.8 miles Smithfield 6-8
Choice Plus Academy
11.1 miles Smithfield 6-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Princeton Elementary School
1.0 miles PK-5
Rosewood Elementary School
5.1 miles PK-5
Rosewood High School
5.9 miles 9-12
Pine Level Elementary School
5.9 miles PK-5
Rosewood Middle School
6.2 miles 6-8
Northwest Elementary School
7.3 miles K-5
North Johnston High School
8.5 miles 9-12
Selma Elementary School
8.7 miles PK-5
Selma Middle School
8.7 miles 6-8
Smithfield-Selma High School
10.3 miles 9-12
Charles B Aycock High School
10.5 miles 9-12
The Innovation Academy at South Campus
10 
10.5 miles 6-8
Glendale-Kenly Elementary School
10.7 miles PK-5
Smithfield Middle School
10.8 miles 6-8
Choice Plus Academy
11.1 miles 6-12


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Neuse Charter School
10.1 miles Smithfield K-12
Dillard Academy
10.5 miles Goldsboro K-8
Wayne Preparatory Academy
11.4 miles Goldsboro K-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Neuse Charter School
10.1 miles K-12
Dillard Academy
10.5 miles K-8
Wayne Preparatory Academy
11.4 miles K-12