Top Rankings
Jackson Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,588 students in Jackson Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Jackson Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% 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
10 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
7,588 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
600 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Jackson Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 88% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#367 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
23%
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
216 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,389 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
34%
# Black Students
467 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
6%
15%
# White Students
4,255 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
56%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
224 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
497
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
431
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
462
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
438
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
498
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
499
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
518
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
513
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
577
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
583
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
581
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
629
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
668
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
694
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,129 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 $24,443 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$191 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$186 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,129
$26,931
Spending / Student
$24,443
$25,828
Best Jackson Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1021 Larsen Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4640
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Elms Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
780 Patterson Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4680
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4680
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #33.
Carl W. Goetz Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
835 Patterson Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4610
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4610
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: #44.
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Manhattan Street
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4620
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #55.
Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Citadel Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4630
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4630
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #66.
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 South Hope Chapel Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4701
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4701
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: #77.
Switlik Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 West Veterans Highway
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4650
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 864 students
Rank: #88.
Jackson Memorial High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Don Connor Boulevard
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4670
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,496 students
Rank: #99.
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Larsen Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4690
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1010.
Jackson Liberty High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 North Hope Chapel Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4700
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,076 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson Township School District?
Jackson Township School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,588 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Township School District?
Jackson Township School District is ranked #366 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Township School District?
56% of Jackson Township School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson Township School District?
Jackson 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 Jackson Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,443 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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