Pemberton Township High School vs. Helen A. Fort Middle School
Should I attend Pemberton Township High School or Helen A. Fort Middle 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
Top Rankings
Pemberton Township High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,029 students in grades 9-12, Pemberton Township 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 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 661 students in grades 7-8, Helen A. Fort Middle 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 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-8
Total Students
1,029 students
661 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
65 teachers
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1417 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1548 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
93%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
327
Grade 8 Students
-
334
Grade 9 Students
322
-
Grade 10 Students
239
-
Grade 11 Students
243
-
Grade 12 Students
224
-
Ungraded Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
20%
18%
% Black
27%
24%
% White
48%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
12%
