Hammonton High School is a comprehensive community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Hammonton, in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Hammonton Public Schools.
Serving 1,318 students in grades 9-12, Hammonton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hammonton High School's student population of 1,318 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Hammonton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hammonton High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1162 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
24%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
67%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: School Blue Devils
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hammonton High School's ranking?
Hammonton High School is ranked #1162 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hammonton High School often compared to?
Hammonton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Egg Harbor Township High School, Cedar Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hammonton High School?
The graduation rate of Hammonton High School is 84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hammonton High School?
1,318 students attend Hammonton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Hammonton High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hammonton High School?
Hammonton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hammonton High School offer ?
Hammonton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hammonton High School part of?
Hammonton High School is part of Hammonton School District.
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