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Princeton High

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 6–12Rural: Fringe

Reported Enrollment

1,024

students

District

Johnston County Public Schools

County Context Score

48/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

PO Box 38, Princeton, NC, 27569

School District

Johnston County Public Schools

NCES Identifiers

School ID
370237001023
District ID
3702370

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

6–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,024 students

School Setting

Rural: Fringe

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Princeton High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Johnston County has 51 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 48 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Princeton High tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Johnston County Public Schools, Johnston County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 6–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Princeton High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Johnston County Public Schools.

School scale

1,024 students

Princeton High reports 1,024 students, smaller than most same-level county peers. Among 10 other high schools in Johnston County with enrollment data, 4 report fewer students and 6 report more. The peer median is 1,400 students.

County peer set

11 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 1,331 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

48 district schools

Johnston County Public Schools lists 24 primary, 12 middle, 11 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

24

Middle

12

High

11

Other

1

Nearby context inside Johnston County Public Schools

Benson ElementaryPK–4 · Primary · 608 studentsListed
Cleveland ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 822 studentsListed
Cooper AcademyPK–5 · Primary · 444 studentsListed
Corinth-Holders ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 550 studentsListed
Dixon Road ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 598 studentsListed
East Clayton ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 515 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

School Profile FAQ

Is Princeton High a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Johnston County Public Schools.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Princeton High?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Princeton High data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Princeton High with nearby schools?

Princeton High should be compared with 11 high schools in Johnston County, plus other schools in Johnston County Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Princeton High?

Before using Princeton High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Johnston County Public Schools.

Part of Johnston County Public Schools

Princeton High is one of 48 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 37,286 students across 48 schools.

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Schools in District

48

Reported Enrollment

37,286

48 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Benson Middle5–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Cooper AcademyPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Selma Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Benson ElementaryPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
  • Clayton High9–12 · HighProfile
  • West Clayton ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Cleveland ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Corinth-Holders ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Four Oaks ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryProfile
  • North Johnston Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only

Similar Schools

North Johnston High

Grades 9–12
787 students
RegularListed only

South Johnston High

Grades 9–12
1,331 students
RegularProfile

West Johnston High

Grades 9–12
1,469 students
RegularProfile

Smithfield-Selma High

Grades 9–12
1,503 students
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Johnston Co Early College Academy

Grades 9–UG
281 students
RegularListed only

Johnston County Schools

County Context Score

48/100

County-level composite across 51 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor