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Schools in Princeton · Caldwell County School District

Princeton’s public schools outscore 80% of Kentucky districts

Math proficiency in Princeton’s districts is 44%, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Princeton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.

#46of 139 Kentucky townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
45%
▲ 0 pts vs KY 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
44%
▲ 6 pts vs KY 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 4–9 pts vs KY 91%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.6K
▼ 21% vs KY $14.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.6
KY 15.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
1,879 students on the public path
In brief

Princeton’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 201 Kentucky towns with household incomes within a quarter of Princeton’s, its schools beat 85%, higher than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 45% and math 44% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,642 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Caldwell County Elementary School, then Caldwell County Middle School, then Caldwell County High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Princeton’s grade

B+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Kentucky school districts, #46 of 139 Kentucky towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Kentucky average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (201)Better than 85%
BAA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 929 test results and a graduating class of 123 could put Princeton anywhere from B to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Princeton’s students in the tested grades sat them (929 in math, 929 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Princeton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Caldwell County Primary SchoolCaldwell County School DistrictNo scores
3–5Caldwell County Elementary SchoolCaldwell County School DistrictB−
6–8Caldwell County Middle SchoolCaldwell County School DistrictB−
9–12Caldwell County High SchoolCaldwell County School DistrictB

Princeton’s public schools are run by Caldwell County School District, which also serves Fredonia. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Caldwell County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,879 students · 17.6 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$11,642KY $14,752 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading45%
State average 44.7% · 929 students tested
Math44%
State average 37.8% · 929 students tested

Princeton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Princeton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
PrincetonA−Caldwell County

Every school in Princeton

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Princetonby address
Caldwell County Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
532 students18:1Rate it →
Caldwell County High School
High · Grades 9–12
B
561 students19:1Rate it →
Also serving Princetonin other towns
Caldwell County Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
B−
386 students17:1Rate it →
Caldwell County Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B−
400 students17:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Caldwell County Area Technology Center).

Questions about Princeton’s schools

Are Princeton’s schools good?

By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Princeton children attend outscore 80% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #46 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Princeton in?

Caldwell County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,879 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Princeton kids go to high school?

Caldwell County High School, with 561 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Princeton’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Caldwell County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does Princeton spend per student?

$11,642 in Caldwell County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.