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East Brunswick Township School District

New Jersey · Public School District
11
Schools
8,114
Students
$26,987
Per-Pupil Spend
+88% nat'l
21.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-31pp vs nat'l
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

East Brunswick Township School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 8,114 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,987 is above average for a US public school district. Only 22% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 58/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Churchill Junior High School07–092,002
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School05–061,314
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
East Brunswick High School10–122,036
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,987+88% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
29%
67%
State
28.7%
Local (property tax)
67.0%
Federal
4.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
8,114
Students
22%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score58/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,987 per pupil — 88% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 22% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Brunswick Township School District?
East Brunswick Township School District has 11 public schools, serving a total of 8,114 students.
What is the graduation rate for East Brunswick Township School District?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does East Brunswick Township School District spend per student?
East Brunswick Township School District spends $26,987 per pupil — 88% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in East Brunswick Township School District?
22% of students in East Brunswick Township School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in East Brunswick Township School District?
No, East Brunswick Township School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does East Brunswick Township School District serve?
East Brunswick Township School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for East Brunswick Township School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in East Brunswick Township School District is 58/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.