Princeton High vs West Johnston High
West Johnston High has a higher overall rating of 7.4/10 compared to 6.4/10. West Johnston High is significantly larger with 1,593 students, about 1.6× the size of Princeton High (1,021). In math proficiency, West Johnston High leads at 48.0%.
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
West Johnston High
Benson, NC
7.4/10
High School9th – 12th
1,593 students
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| Metric | Princeton High | West Johnston High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.6 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 6.9 | 8.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.7% | 99.1% |
| Environment Score | 4.8 | 3.8 |
| State Rank | #1,321 of 2,660 | #605 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 50th | 77th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Princeton High | West Johnston High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 48.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 44.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Princeton High | West Johnston High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 6th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 1,021 | 1,593 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.0:1 | 19.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.7% | 99.1% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 85–89% | 95.0% |
| District | Johnston County Public Schools | Johnston County Public Schools |
| City | Princeton | Benson |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Princeton (27569) | Benson (27504) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,507 | $68,376 |
| Median Home Value | $194,000 | $217,400 |
| Median Rent | $967 | $995 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | 16.0% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 30 min |