PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Reported Enrollment
983
students
District
MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS
County Context Score
61/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1321 STAFFORD DRIVE, PRINCETON, WV, 24740
School District
MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 540084000701
- District ID
- 5400840
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
983 students
School Setting
Town: Distant
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 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 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
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What PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS, Mercer County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 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.
- Town: Distant 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 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS.
983 students
PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL reports 983 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 3 other high schools in Mercer County with enrollment data, 3 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 608 students.
4 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 619 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
25 district schools
MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS lists 16 primary, 3 middle, 4 high, 2 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.
Primary
16
Middle
3
High
4
Other
2
Nearby context inside MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS
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School Profile FAQ
Is PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 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 MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
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 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 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 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL with nearby schools?
PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL should be compared with 4 high schools in Mercer County, plus other schools in MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
Before using PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS.
Part of MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS
PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is one of 25 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 8,686 students across 24 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
25
Reported Enrollment
8,686
24 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- ATHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- BLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL9–12 · HighListed only
- BLUEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- BRUSHFORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- MOUNTAIN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- GLENWOOD SCHOOL (K-8)KG–8 · PrimaryListed only
- LASHMEET/MATOAKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- MERCER ELEMENTARY3–5 · PrimaryListed only
- MONTCALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
PIKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
BLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
MONTCALM HIGH SCHOOL
Mercer County Schools
County Context Score
61/100
County-level composite across 25 public schools
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.