For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 561 students in Princeton, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Princeton, KY is Caldwell County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Princeton, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Caldwell County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Princeton, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caldwell County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Beckner Ln
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8010
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8010
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Princeton, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Princeton, KY include Caldwell County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Princeton?
2 public high schools are located in Princeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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