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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District

New Jersey · Public School District
11
Schools
7,981
Students
$26,402
Per-Pupil Spend
+84% nat'l
11.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-41pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 7,981 students across 11 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,402 is above average for a US public school district. Only 11% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools7 schools
Middle Schools3 schools
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bridgewater-Raritan High School09–122,711
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,402+84% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
72%
State
24.8%
Local (property tax)
71.7%
Federal
3.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (72%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
7,981
Students
11%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,402 per pupil — 84% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 11% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District?
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District has 11 public schools, serving a total of 7,981 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District spend per student?
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District spends $26,402 per pupil — 84% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District?
11% of students in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District?
No, Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District serve?
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District is 51/100. 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.