For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,346 students in Harrison Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Harrison Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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
2,556 Schools
# Students
1,346 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harrison Township School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
6%
35%
% Black
6%
14%
% White
80%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,990 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,864 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,990
$27,031
Spending / Student
$17,864
$25,924
Best Harrison Township School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Township Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 N Main Street
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2016
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2016
Gr: PK-3 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Cedar Rd
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-5120
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-5120
Gr: 4-6 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison Township School District?
Harrison Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,346 students.
What is the rank of Harrison Township School District?
Harrison Township School District is ranked #174 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison Township School District?
80% of Harrison Township School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison Township School District?
Harrison 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 Harrison Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,864 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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