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Princeton Independent School District

321 Panther Pkwy
Princeton, TX 75407-1002
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

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 2025-26 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,688 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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
16 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
8,688 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
549 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Princeton Independent School District, which is ranked #405 of all 1,196 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#391 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
48%
44%
55%
51%
55%
46%
96%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
43%
53%
% Black
21%
13%
% White
26%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $8,479 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,710 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,479
$13,387
Spending / Student
$7,710
$14,116

Best Princeton Independent School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2101 Forest Meadow Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Southard Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
455 Monte Carlo Blvd
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8080 Cr 398
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Lacy Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
224 E College St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Lowe Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 Beauchamp Blvd
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Lovelady High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 N Boorman Ln
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: 9 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Clark Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Panther Pkwy
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Godwin Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1019 N 6th St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Princeton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Princeton Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,741 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Canup Early Childhood
301 N 5th St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 W Princeton Pkwy
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Rank: n/an/a
Huddleston Special Programs Center
Alternative School
600 Mabel Ave
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
8633 County Rd 728
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Rank: n/an/a
Mattei Middle School
9055 County Rd 728
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
5970 Waterway Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Princeton Daep
Alternative School
600 Mabel Ave
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Princeton Independent School District?
Princeton Independent School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,688 students.
What is the rank of Princeton Independent School District?
Princeton Independent School District is ranked #405 out of 1,196 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?
43% of Princeton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% 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 $7,710 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,688 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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