For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,366 students in Harrison Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Harrison Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,366 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Harrison Township School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
34%
# Black Students
71 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
1,111 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
81%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
177
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
189
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
186
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
192
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
197
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,712 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 $17,602 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,712
$26,931
Spending / Student
$17,602
$25,828
Best Harrison Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Cedar Rd
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-5120
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-5120
Grades: 4-6
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison Township Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 N Main Street
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2016
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2016
Grades: PK-3
| 780 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison Township School District?
Harrison Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,366 students.
What is the rank of Harrison Township School District?
Harrison Township School District is ranked #173 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison Township School District?
81% of Harrison Township School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison Township School District?
Harrison Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Harrison Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,602 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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