Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27569

The 27569 zip code area is home to two schools - Princeton High School and Princeton Elementary School, both part of the Johnston County Public Schools district. While Princeton Elementary stands out as a consistently high-performing school, Princeton High has more mixed academic results, with some subjects excelling and others lagging behind.

Princeton Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25-30% of North Carolina elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally above the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics, where 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade proficiency rates exceed 60%. In contrast, Princeton High maintains a 3-star rating, with its test scores more mixed - some subjects like 8th-grade science and Math III performing well above the district and state, while others like Math I lag behind.

Both schools have a majority white student population, with Princeton High at 67.5% and Princeton Elementary at 64.2%. Princeton Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students at 21.2%, compared to 18.2% at Princeton High. Additionally, Princeton Elementary has a higher free/reduced lunch rate at 59.9%, compared to 49.2% at Princeton High.