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Best Schools in Princeton, NC
Princeton, NC has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,034 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Princeton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Princeton, NC
The top high schools in Princeton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles B Aycock High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1122 Students
2. Princeton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1024 Students
3. Rosewood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students
4. North Johnston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 787 Students
Best Middle Schools in Princeton, NC
The top middle schools in Princeton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwayne Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
2. Rosewood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 322 Students
3. North Johnston Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Princeton, NC
The top elementary schools in Princeton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Level Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
2. Princeton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 713 Students
3. Northwest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 709 Students
4. Micro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
5. Rosewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
13.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Princeton, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Princeton, NC
How many schools are in Princeton, NC?
Princeton, NC has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,034 students in total.
How do schools in Princeton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Princeton score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Princeton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Princeton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Princeton
2 of 2 schools in Princeton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Princeton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.