Princeton High vs Clayton High
Clayton High has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 6.4/10. Clayton High is significantly larger with 1,942 students, about 1.9× the size of Princeton High (1,021). In math proficiency, Clayton High leads at 50.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Princeton High
Princeton, NC
6.4/10
High School6th – 12th
1,021 students
Clayton High
Clayton, NC
7.1/10
High School9th – 12th
1,942 students
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| Metric | Princeton High | Clayton High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.6 | 6.6 |
| Growth Score | 6.9 | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.7% | 40.8% |
| Environment Score | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| State Rank | #1,321 of 2,660 | #812 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 50th | 70th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Princeton High | Clayton High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 50.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 44.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Princeton High | Clayton High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 6th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 1,021 | 1,942 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.7% | 40.8% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 85–89% | 93.0% |
| District | Johnston County Public Schools | Johnston County Public Schools |
| City | Princeton | Clayton |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Princeton (27569) | Clayton (27520) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,507 | $84,545 |
| Median Home Value | $194,000 | $282,200 |
| Median Rent | $967 | $1,430 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.1% | 29.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | 6.8% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 31 min |