Best High Schools in Princeton, WV

Princeton, WV has 4 high schools with 2,503 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 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Princeton meet expectations.

1. Princeton Senior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 983 Students

2. Bluefield High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 608 Students

3. Pikeview High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 630 Students

4. Montcalm High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 282 Students

Best Middle Schools in Princeton, WV

Princeton, WV has 4 middle schools with 2,138 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 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Princeton meet expectations.

1. Pikeview Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students

2. Bluefield Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students

3. Princeton Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Princeton, WV

Princeton, WV has 12 elementary schools with 3,057 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 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Princeton meet expectations.

1. Athens Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students

2. Glenwood School (k-8)

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 600 Students

3. Melrose Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 252 Students

4. Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students

5. Mercer Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 288 Students

6. Spanishburg

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 181 Students

7. Montcalm Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 279 Students

8. Sun Valley Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 110 Students

9. Straley Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 152 Students

10. Oakvale School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 181 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Princeton, WV

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

Community Factors

Princeton, WV has a total population of 16,861 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Princeton, WV

7,698

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Princeton, WV.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

13.89 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.56 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Princeton, WV.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,202 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations