Princeton Middle School

Mercer County Schools
300 N Johnston St
Princeton, WV 24740
488 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Princeton Middle School, located at 300 N. Johnston Street in Princeton, West Virginia, serves as a primary educational hub for students in Mercer County. As a middle school institution, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a curriculum designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is integrated into the local Princeton community, aiming to foster an environment that supports both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

Like many public schools in the region, Princeton Middle School typically offers a comprehensive program including core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—alongside various elective opportunities. The school emphasizes student engagement through extracurricular activities, sports, and support services aimed at helping students navigate the challenges of middle school. By maintaining a presence in the heart of Princeton, the school plays a vital role in the district’s mission to prepare youth for future success within the West Virginia educational system.
488
Total Students
42.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    375 (76.8%)
  • Two or More
    63 (12.9%)
  • Black
    36 (7.4%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mercer County Schools
Phone: (304)425-7517
Website: http://boe.merc.k12.wv.us/Domain/36
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 172
Grade 7 144
Grade 8 172
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pikeview Middle School
Mercer County Schools
502 Students
3550 Eads Mill Rd
Princeton, WV 24739 (4.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th