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Best Public Schools in Princeton, KY


At a glance
5
Schools
1,879
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedCaldwell County High School69th of 254 Kentucky high schools
Biggest riser
Caldwell County Elementary School up 46 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Caldwell County Middle School 16.8 students per teacher
Summary:

The city of Princeton, Kentucky is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Caldwell County School District. The district is ranked 44th out of 157 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting a relatively strong performance across its schools.

Among the standout schools in the area is Caldwell County High School, which ranks 69th out of 254 Kentucky high schools and boasts a 93.5% four-year graduation rate. The school also performs well on state assessments, with 60% of 10th graders proficient or better in reading and 47% in math. Another strong performer is Caldwell County Primary School, which shows impressive math proficiency rates of 56-60% for students in grades 3-5, though it also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25%.

While the schools in Princeton generally perform above the state average, there are some areas of concern, particularly at the elementary level. Caldwell County Elementary School shows mixed results, with some grades performing above the state average in reading and math, and others falling below. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates are high across all schools, ranging from 25% to 25.5%, which can negatively impact student learning. Addressing these challenges and ensuring consistent academic success for all students will be an important focus for the Caldwell County School District moving forward.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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