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South Harrison Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 345 students in South Harrison Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in South Harrison Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,556 Schools
# Students
345 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Harrison 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.
Overall District Rank
#328 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
5%
35%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
87%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,145 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,464 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,145
$27,031
Spending / Student
$17,464
$25,924
Best South Harrison Township School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
904 Mullica Hill Rd
Harrisonville, NJ 08039
(856) 769-0855
Harrisonville, NJ 08039
(856) 769-0855
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Harrison Township School District?
South Harrison Township School District manages 1 public schools serving 345 students.
What is the rank of South Harrison Township School District?
South Harrison Township School District is ranked #324 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Harrison Township School District?
87% of South Harrison Township School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Harrison Township School District?
South Harrison Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is South Harrison Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,464 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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