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North Bergen School District

New Jersey · Public School District
8
Schools
7,206
Students
$23,465
Per-Pupil Spend
+64% nat'l
57.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+6pp vs nat'l
81.0%
Graduation Rate
-5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

North Bergen School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 7,206 students across 8 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,465 is above average for a US public school district. 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (8)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
North Bergen High School09–122,355
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,465+64% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
34%
State
57.0%
Local (property tax)
34.0%
Federal
9.0%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
7,206
Students
58%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,465 per pupil — 64% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.0%, graduation is 5.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Bergen School District?
North Bergen School District has 8 public schools, serving a total of 7,206 students.
What is the graduation rate for North Bergen School District?
The graduation rate is 81.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does North Bergen School District spend per student?
North Bergen School District spends $23,465 per pupil — 64% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in North Bergen School District?
58% of students in North Bergen School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in North Bergen School District?
No, North Bergen School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does North Bergen School District serve?
North Bergen School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for North Bergen School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in North Bergen School District is 47/100. 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.