Top Rankings
Pemberton Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,329 students in Pemberton 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 Schools in Pemberton Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
4,329 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
368 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pemberton 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#559 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
22%
34%
% Black
20%
15%
% White
47%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,748 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,378 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$129 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$123 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,748
$26,931
Spending / Student
$28,378
$25,828
Best Pemberton Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard L. Emmons
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 Scrapetown Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Grades: K-2
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Dix Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1199 Fort Dix Juliustown Road
Joint Base Mdl, NJ 08640
(609) 893-8141
Joint Base Mdl, NJ 08640
(609) 893-8141
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Samuel T. Busansky School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 Scrapetown Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Grades: 3-5
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Helen A. Fort Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fort Dix Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Grades: 7-8
| 585 students
Rank: #55.
Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fort Dix Rd
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Grades: 6
| 284 students
Rank: #66.
Joseph S. Stackhouse School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125a Trenton Road
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
(609) 893-8141
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
(609) 893-8141
Grades: K-2
| 214 students
Rank: #77.
Pemberton Township High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
148 Arneys Mount Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: #88.
Denbo Crichton School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Two Learning Way
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
(609) 893-8141
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
(609) 893-8141
Grades: K-5
| 840 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Arney's Mt. Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Grades: PK
| 451 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pemberton Township School District?
Pemberton Township School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,329 students.
What is the rank of Pemberton Township School District?
Pemberton Township School District is ranked #557 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pemberton Township School District?
47% of Pemberton Township School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pemberton Township School District?
Pemberton Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Pemberton Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,378 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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