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Bayonne School District

New Jersey · Public School District
13
Schools
10,064
Students
$23,668
Per-Pupil Spend
+65% nat'l
58.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+6pp vs nat'l
87.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Bayonne School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 10,064 students across 13 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,668 is above average for a US public school district. 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (13)
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bayonne Alternative High School09–12180
Bayonne High School09–122,656
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,668+65% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
35%
State
54.5%
Local (property tax)
34.6%
Federal
10.9%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (35%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
10,064
Students
59%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.9%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,668 per pupil — 65% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bayonne School District?
Bayonne School District has 13 public schools, serving a total of 10,064 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bayonne School District?
The graduation rate is 87.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bayonne School District spend per student?
Bayonne School District spends $23,668 per pupil — 65% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bayonne School District?
59% of students in Bayonne School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bayonne School District?
No, Bayonne School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bayonne School District serve?
Bayonne School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bayonne School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bayonne School District is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.