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New Brunswick School District

New Jersey · Public School District
12
Schools
8,887
Students
$31,526
Per-Pupil Spend
+120% nat'l
81.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+29pp vs nat'l
78.0%
Graduation Rate
-8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

New Brunswick School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 8,887 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $31,526 is above average for a US public school district. 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School04–08569
New Brunswick Middle School06–081,259
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
New Brunswick Adult High School09–12102
New Brunswick High School09–122,477
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$31,526+120% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
75%
15%
State
74.7%
Local (property tax)
14.8%
Federal
10.5%

State funding accounts for 75% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
8,887
Students
81%
Free Lunch
$32K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.0%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $31,526 per pupil — 120% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.0%, graduation is 8.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
81% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Brunswick School District?
New Brunswick School District has 12 public schools, serving a total of 8,887 students.
What is the graduation rate for New Brunswick School District?
The graduation rate is 78.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does New Brunswick School District spend per student?
New Brunswick School District spends $31,526 per pupil — 120% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in New Brunswick School District?
81% of students in New Brunswick School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in New Brunswick School District?
No, New Brunswick School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does New Brunswick School District serve?
New Brunswick School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for New Brunswick School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in New Brunswick School District is 34/100. 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.