For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,276 students in 24740, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 211 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 24740, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 24740, WV are Princeton Senior High School, Mercer Elementary School and Straley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24740 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 24740, WV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best 24740, WV Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1321 Stafford Drive
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101
Grades: 9-12
| 965 students
Rank: #22.
Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Mercer Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3160
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3160
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Straley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Straley Avenue
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3173
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3173
Grades: 3-5
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 N. Johnston Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-7517
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-7517
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Vocational School
1397 Stafford Drive
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-9551
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-9551
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
751 Cove Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4251
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4251
Grades: PK
| 319 students
24740, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
105 Old Bluefield Road
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Princeton Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
300 N. Johnston Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-3138
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-3138
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24740, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 24740, WV include Princeton Senior High School, Mercer Elementary School and Straley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24740, WV?
6 public schools are located in 24740, WV.
What percentage of students in 24740, WV go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 24740, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24740, WV?
24740, WV public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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