Top Rankings
Hammonton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,278 students in Hammonton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Hammonton School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
3,278 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
261 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hammonton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#343 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
23%
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
% Hispanic
29%
35%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
65%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,433 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,258 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,433
$27,031
Spending / Student
$19,258
$25,924
Best Hammonton School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammonton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 North Liberty Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7007
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7007
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Fourth Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7070
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7070
Gr: 2-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Hammonton High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
566 Old Forks Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7000
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
601c North 4th Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-6693
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-6693
Gr: PK-1 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hammonton School District?
Hammonton School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,278 students.
What is the rank of Hammonton School District?
Hammonton School District is ranked #341 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hammonton School District?
65% of Hammonton School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hammonton School District?
Hammonton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hammonton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,258 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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