For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 420 students in Princeton, KY.
The top ranked public middle school in Princeton, KY is Caldwell County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Princeton, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caldwell County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 Beckner Ln
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8020
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8020
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caldwell County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
130 Vocational School Rd
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-5563
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-5563
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Princeton, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Princeton, KY include Caldwell County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Princeton?
2 public middle schools are located in Princeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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