Top Rankings
Princeton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,956 students in Princeton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Princeton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
16 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
9,956 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
625 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Princeton Independent School District, which is ranked #405 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#391 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
41%
54%
% Black
24%
13%
% White
23%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,399 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,728 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 57% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,399
$13,352
Spending / Student
$6,728
$14,079
Best Princeton Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 Forest Meadow Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Southard Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Monte Carlo Blvd
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8080 Cr 398
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: K-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Lacy Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 E College St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Lowe Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Beauchamp Blvd
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Lovelady High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 N Boorman Ln
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: 9-10 | 1,388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Clark Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Panther Pkwy
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Godwin Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1019 N 6th St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Princeton Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Princeton Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,262 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
301 N 5th St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 W Princeton Pkwy
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Huddleston Special Programs Center
Alternative School
600 Mabel Ave
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
8633 County Rd 728
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
9055 County Rd 728
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
5970 Waterway Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Princeton Independent School District?
Princeton Independent School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,956 students.
What is the rank of Princeton Independent School District?
Princeton Independent School District is ranked #405 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton Independent School District?
41% of Princeton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Princeton Independent School District?
Princeton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Princeton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,728 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 57% over four school years.
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