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Burlington County Special Services School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 511 students in Burlington County Special Services School District.
Public Schools in Burlington County Special Services School District have a diversity score of 0.71, which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,555 Schools
# Students
511 Students
1,354,910 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
116,314 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 40-49% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)40-49%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
19%
35%
% Black
30%
14%
% White
40%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $127,037 is higher than the state median of $27,044. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $115,350 is higher than the state median of $25,936. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$127,037
$27,044
Spending / Student
$115,350
$25,936
Best Burlington County Special Services School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington County Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Briggs Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Westampton Campus
Special Education School
20 Pioneer Blvd
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Gr: PK-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burlington County Special Services School District?
Burlington County Special Services School District manages 2 public schools serving 511 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington County Special Services School District?
40% of Burlington County Special Services School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington County Special Services School District?
Burlington County Special Services School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Burlington County Special Services School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $115,350 is higher than the state median of $25,936. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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