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Allentown High School vs. Northern Burlington County Regional High School

Should I attend Allentown High School or Northern Burlington County Regional High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Allentown High School
27 High Street
Allentown, NJ 08501
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Northern Burlington County Regional High School
160 Mansfield Road East
Columbus, NJ 08022
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Allentown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Northern Burlington County Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,131 students in grades 9-12, Allentown High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,441 students in grades 9-12, Northern Burlington County Regional High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,131 students
1,441 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
108 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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Test Scores

#505 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
#728 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
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37%
(Top 30% in NJ)
27%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Allentown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northern Burlington County Regional High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
(Top 30% in NJ)
58%
(Top 30% in NJ)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Allentown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northern Burlington County Regional High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
96%
(Top 10% in NJ)
90%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart display the students of Northern Burlington County Regional High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
264
343
Grade 10 Students
276
367
Grade 11 Students
289
380
Grade 12 Students
301
339
Ungraded Students
1
12

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
14%
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% Hispanic
5%
12%
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% Black
3%
9%
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% White
85%
59%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Allentown High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Northern Burlington County Regional High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
0.27
0.61
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
7%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northern Burlington County Regional High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northern Burlington County Regional High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
 
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