For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,577 students in Princeton, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Princeton, WV are Princeton Senior High School and Pikeview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public high schools.
Princeton, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pikeview High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Princeton, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1321 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101
Grades: 9-12
| 967 students
Rank: #22.
Pikeview High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3566 Eads Mill Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-7586
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-7586
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Vocational School
1397 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-9551
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-9551
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Princeton, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
105 Old Bluefield Road
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Princeton Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 N. Johnston Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-3138
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-3138
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sam Perdue Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
843 Shelter Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-4689
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-4689
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
Sam Purdue Juvenile Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
843 Shelter Road
Princeton, WV 24720
(304) 733-6821
Princeton, WV 24720
(304) 733-6821
Grades: 5-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Princeton, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Princeton, WV include Princeton Senior High School and Pikeview High School.
How many public high schools are located in Princeton?
3 public high schools are located in Princeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Princeton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Princeton include: Princeton Senior High School vs. Pikeview High School, Pikeview High School vs. Princeton Senior High School
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