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South Hunterdon Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 790 students in South Hunterdon Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in South Hunterdon Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
790 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Hunterdon Regional School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#439 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
26%
34%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
65%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,277 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,622 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,277
$26,931
Spending / Student
$35,622
$25,828
Best South Hunterdon Regional School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hunterdon Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mt Airy Harbourton Rd
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-2060
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-2060
Gr: 7-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Lambertville Public School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N. Main
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-0183
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-0183
Gr: PK-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
West Amwell Township School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Rt 179
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-0819
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-0819
Gr: K-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Hunterdon Regional School District?
South Hunterdon Regional School District manages 3 public schools serving 790 students.
What is the rank of South Hunterdon Regional School District?
South Hunterdon Regional School District is ranked #429 out of 645 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Hunterdon Regional School District?
65% of South Hunterdon Regional School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Hunterdon Regional School District?
South Hunterdon Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is South Hunterdon Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,622 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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