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Princeton City

Ohio · Public School District
11
Schools
5,909
Students
$17,767
Per-Pupil Spend
+24% nat'l
41.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
78.6%
Graduation Rate
-7.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Princeton City is a public school district in Ohio serving 5,909 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,767 is above average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Princeton Community Middle School06–091,290
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Princeton High School09–121,690
Princeton Innovation Center07–12291
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,767+24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
19%
68%
State
18.8%
Local (property tax)
68.3%
Federal
12.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (68%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,909
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.6%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,767 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.6%, graduation is 7.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Princeton City?
Princeton City has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,909 students.
What is the graduation rate for Princeton City?
The graduation rate is 78.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Princeton City spend per student?
Princeton City spends $17,767 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Princeton City?
41% of students in Princeton City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Princeton City?
No, Princeton City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Princeton City serve?
Princeton City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Princeton City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Princeton City is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.