Pemberton Township School District

1 Egbert St.
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pemberton Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,261 students in Pemberton Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Pemberton Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
4,261 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
368 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pemberton Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#558 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
38%
31%
49%
12%
23%
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
24%
35%
% Black
19%
14%
% White
45%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,223 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,831 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$129 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$123 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,223
$27,031
Spending / Student
$28,831
$25,924

Best Pemberton Township School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Dix Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1199 Fort Dix Juliustown Road
Joint Base Mdl, NJ 08640
(609) 893-8141
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Samuel T. Busansky School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16 Scrapetown Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: 3-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Helen A. Fort Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Fort Dix Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: 7-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Joseph S. Stackhouse School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125a Trenton Road
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
(609) 893-8141
Gr: K-2 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Denbo Crichton School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Two Learning Way
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
(609) 893-8141
Gr: K-5 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Fort Dix Rd
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: 6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Pemberton Township High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
148 Arneys Mount Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: 9-12 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Howard L. Emmons
14 Scrapetown Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: K-2 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
100 Arney's Mt. Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: PK | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pemberton Township School District?
Pemberton Township School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,261 students.
What is the rank of Pemberton Township School District?
Pemberton Township School District is ranked #559 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pemberton Township School District?
45% of Pemberton Township School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pemberton Township School District?
Pemberton Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Pemberton Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,831 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,261 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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