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Jackson Township School District

New Jersey · Public School District
10
Schools
7,563
Students
$26,669
Per-Pupil Spend
+86% nat'l
28.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-24pp vs nat'l
93.4%
Graduation Rate
+6.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Jackson Township School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 7,563 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,669 is above average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (10)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carl W. Goetz Middle School06–08989
Christa McAuliffe Middle School06–08722
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jackson Liberty High School09–121,141
Jackson Memorial High School09–121,499
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,669+86% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
52%
State
39.8%
Local (property tax)
52.3%
Federal
7.8%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
7,563
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.4%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.4% graduation rate — 6.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,669 per pupil — 86% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson Township School District?
Jackson Township School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 7,563 students.
What is the graduation rate for Jackson Township School District?
The graduation rate is 93.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Jackson Township School District spend per student?
Jackson Township School District spends $26,669 per pupil — 86% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Jackson Township School District?
29% of students in Jackson Township School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Jackson Township School District?
No, Jackson Township School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Jackson Township School District serve?
Jackson Township School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Jackson Township School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Jackson Township School District is 42/100. 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.