Top Rankings
Palmyra Public 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 are 4 public schools serving 1,039 students in Palmyra Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Palmyra Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,039 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palmyra Public 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#453 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
15%
34%
% Black
18%
15%
% White
54%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,712 in this school district is less 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 $20,161 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,712
$26,931
Spending / Student
$20,161
$25,828
Best Palmyra Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles Street School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Charles Street
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Palmyra Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 W 5th Street
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #33.
Palmyra High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 W 5th Street
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Delaware Ave
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Grades: PK
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmyra Public School District?
Palmyra Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,039 students.
What is the rank of Palmyra Public School District?
Palmyra Public School District is ranked #452 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 Palmyra Public School District?
54% of Palmyra Public School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmyra Public School District?
Palmyra Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Palmyra Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,161 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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