Best Schools in Princeton, SC
Princeton, SC has 13 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,739 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, 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, SC
The top high schools in Princeton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodmont High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2189 Students
2. Dixie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abbeville 60 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 507 Students
3. Belton Honea Path High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students
4. Ware Shoals High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
5. Laurens District 55 High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1554 Students
Best Middle Schools in Princeton, SC
The top middle schools in Princeton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Honea Path Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
2. Ralph Chandler Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
3. Ware Shoals Elementary Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 265 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Princeton, SC
The top elementary schools in Princeton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherokee Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abbeville 60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 435 Students
2. Honea Path Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
3. Fork Shoals School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 792 Students
4. Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 649 Students
5. Ware Shoals Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Princeton, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Princeton, SC has a total population of 1,041 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Princeton, SC
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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Princeton, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Princeton, SC.
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, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Princeton, SC
How many schools are in Princeton, SC?
Princeton, SC has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,739 students in total.
How do schools in Princeton perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Princeton score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, 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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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations