It serves grades 6–12 and is part of the Johnston County School District.

Young became the second official principal in 1924, and had previously served as a teacher at the school.

In 1925, when the school was officially accredited by the state of North Carolina, there were forty-five students.

The Princeton Bulldogs are a part of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.

This is a list of the sports offered at Princeton High School: Varsity Junior Varsity The Bulldogs have won three state baseball championships (1992, 1994, 2007), and earned one state runner-up (1993).