For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,009 students in Hackettstown Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Hackettstown Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,009 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Hackettstown Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#297 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
23%
Graduation Rate
80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
70 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
744 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
34%
# Black Students
78 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
1,047 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
52%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
120
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
140
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
117
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
223
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
239
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
201
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
226
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,338 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,536 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,338
$26,931
Spending / Student
$20,536
$25,828
Best Hackettstown Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Willow Grove Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-2805
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-2805
Grades: 2-4
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Hatchery Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
398 5th Avenue
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8550
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8550
Grades: PK-1
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Hackettstown Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Washington Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8554
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8554
Grades: 5-8
| 483 students
Rank: #44.
Hackettstown High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 Warren Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8150
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 889 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hackettstown Public School District?
Hackettstown Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,009 students.
What is the rank of Hackettstown Public School District?
Hackettstown Public School District is ranked #299 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hackettstown Public School District?
52% of Hackettstown Public School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hackettstown Public School District?
Hackettstown Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hackettstown Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,536 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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