24740 West Virginia Public Schools
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 8 public schools in 24740, West Virginia, serving 2,485 students.
- Public schools in zipcode 24740 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 24740, West Virginia have an average ranking in the 3/10, bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in 24740, West Virginia are Princeton Senior High School, Straley Elementary School and Princeton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 10% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the West Virginia public school average of 15:1.
24740, WV Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Princeton Senior High School Math: 29% | Reading: 51%
Rank:6/, Top 50%1321 Stafford Drive10
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101
Grades: 9-12 | 991 students
- Straley Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%810 Straley Avenue10
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3173
Grades: 3-5 | 181 students
- Princeton Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 41%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%300 N. Johnston Street10
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-7517
Grades: 6-8 | 515 students
- Mercer Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 33%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%1200 Mercer Street10
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3160
Grades: 3-5 | 343 students
- Mercer County Early Learning Center821 Broadway Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4251
Grades: PK-K | 455 students
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- Mercer County Technical Education Center Vocational School1397 Stafford Drive
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-9551
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Princeton Alternative Learning Center Alternative School300 N. Johnston Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-3138
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Sam Perdue Juvenile Center Alternative School
Reading: <50%843 Shelter Road
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4689
Grades: 6-12 | n/a student
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