Top Rankings
New Hanover Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 186 students in New Hanover 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 School in New Hanover Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,573 Schools
# Students
186 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Hanover Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#570 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
40%
34%
% Black
16%
15%
% White
38%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,866 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,978 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,866
$26,931
Spending / Student
$32,978
$25,828
Best New Hanover Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hanover Township School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
122 Fort Dix Street
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 723-2139
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 723-2139
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Hanover Township School District?
New Hanover Township School District manages 1 public schools serving 186 students.
What is the rank of New Hanover Township School District?
New Hanover Township School District is ranked #562 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Hanover Township School District?
40% of New Hanover Township School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Hanover Township School District?
New Hanover Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is New Hanover Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,978 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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