Princeton High School vs. Montgomery High School
Should I attend Princeton High School or Montgomery High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Princeton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Montgomery High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,534 students in grades 9-12, Princeton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,561 students in grades 9-12, Montgomery High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,534 students
1,561 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
113 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#133 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
75%
Graduation Rate
96%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
401
404
Grade 10 Students
356
371
Grade 11 Students
375
391
Grade 12 Students
400
373
Ungraded Students
2
22
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
26%
52%
% Hispanic
13%
6%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
49%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%