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Edison Township School District

New Jersey · Public School District
19
Schools
16,596
Students
$22,688
Per-Pupil Spend
+58% nat'l
20.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-31pp vs nat'l
93.7%
Graduation Rate
+7.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Edison Township School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 16,596 students across 19 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,688 is above average for a US public school district. Only 21% 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 59/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Herbert Hoover Middle School06–08961
John Adams Middle School06–081,001
Thomas Jefferson Middle School06–08909
Woodrow Wilson Middle School06–081,137
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edison High School09–122,280
John P. Stevens High School09–122,680
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,688+58% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
29%
65%
State
29.0%
Local (property tax)
65.4%
Federal
5.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
16,596
Students
21%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.7%
Opportunity Score59/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.7% graduation rate — 7.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,688 per pupil — 58% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 21% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Edison Township School District?
Edison Township School District has 19 public schools, serving a total of 16,596 students.
What is the graduation rate for Edison Township School District?
The graduation rate is 93.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Edison Township School District spend per student?
Edison Township School District spends $22,688 per pupil — 58% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Edison Township School District?
21% of students in Edison Township School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Edison Township School District?
No, Edison Township School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Edison Township School District serve?
Edison Township School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Edison Township School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Edison Township School District is 59/100. 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.