Enrollment
488
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Princeton, WV
Princeton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540084000702
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 488
- students enrolled
Princeton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Princeton, WV.
School address
District: Mercer County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540084000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princeton Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Princeton Middle School
Princeton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Princeton, West Virginia, enrolling 488 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 488 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 148 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 488 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Mercer County Schools also operates Princeton Senior High School (925 students) and Pikeview High School (629 students) alongside Princeton Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Princeton Middle School compares
Princeton Middle School on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Princeton Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mercer County Schools, which includes Princeton Middle School.
$12,553
Per student
-15%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 54.8%
Federal 19.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Princeton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikeview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluefield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood School (K-8) | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikeview Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Princeton Middle School
How many students attend Princeton Middle School?
Princeton Middle School has 488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Princeton, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 19% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Princeton Middle School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Princeton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Middle School?
Princeton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Princeton Middle School rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Princeton, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Princeton on the city page.
Is Princeton Middle School a good school?
Princeton Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mercer County Schools?
Besides Princeton Middle School, Mercer County Schools also operates Princeton Senior High School (925 students), Pikeview High School (629 students), and Bluefield High School (618 students). See the Mercer County Schools district page for the complete list.
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