Best High Schools in Princeton, NC

Princeton, NC has 3 high schools with 1,533 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Princeton score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Princeton greatly exceed expectations.

1. Wayne Early / Middle College High

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 228 Students

2. Johnston Co Early College Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 281 Students

3. Princeton High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1024 Students

Best Middle Schools in Princeton, NC

Princeton, NC has 6 middle schools with 2,969 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Princeton score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Princeton exceed expectations.

1. Norwayne Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students

2. Rosewood Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 322 Students

3. Four Oaks Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students

4. North Johnston Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

5. Grantham Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 334 Students

6. Selma Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Princeton, NC

Princeton, NC has 4 elementary schools with 2,417 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Princeton score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Princeton exceed expectations.

1. Pine Level Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students

2. Northwest Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 709 Students

3. Princeton Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 713 Students

4. Rosewood Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Princeton, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Princeton, NC has a total population of 8,933 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Princeton, NC

6,919

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Princeton, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

13.00 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.84 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.16 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Princeton, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Princeton, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,687 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Princeton, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Princeton, NC

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Pine Level, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pike Crossroads, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Micro, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Selma, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Stevens Mill, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pikeville, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Grantham, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Smithfield, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Goldsboro, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Fremont, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations