PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOL
PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Mercer County Schools school district, located in PRINCETON, WV with about 515 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 300 N. Johnston Street in Princeton, West Virginia, serves as a primary educational hub for students in Mercer County. As a middle school institution, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a curriculum designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is integrated into the local Princeton community, aiming to foster an environment that supports both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.
Like many public schools in the region, PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOL typically offers a comprehensive program including core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—alongside various elective opportunities. The school emphasizes student engagement through extracurricular activities, sports, and support services aimed at helping students navigate the challenges of middle school. By maintaining a presence in the heart of Princeton, the school plays a vital role in the district’s mission to prepare youth for future success within the West Virginia educational system.
For more information, contact PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOL at (304) 425-7517 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PRINCETON, WV 24740-2650
(304) 425-7517
PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in PRINCETON, WV with about 515 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Mercer County Schools
- Total Students:
- 515
- Teachers:
- 45
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 515 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.7%
- Black or African American
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.8%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.