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Old Bridge Township School District

New Jersey · Public School District
14
Schools
8,047
Students
$24,722
Per-Pupil Spend
+72% nat'l
20.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-31pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Old Bridge Township School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 8,047 students across 14 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,722 is above average for a US public school district. Only 21% 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 51/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carl Sandburg Middle School06–08981
Jonas Salk Middle School06–08903
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Old Bridge High School09–122,707
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,722+72% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
57%
State
36.8%
Local (property tax)
56.9%
Federal
6.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (57%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
8,047
Students
21%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $24,722 per pupil — 72% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 21% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Old Bridge Township School District?
Old Bridge Township School District has 14 public schools, serving a total of 8,047 students.
What is the graduation rate for Old Bridge Township School District?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Old Bridge Township School District spend per student?
Old Bridge Township School District spends $24,722 per pupil — 72% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Old Bridge Township School District?
21% of students in Old Bridge Township School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Old Bridge Township School District?
No, Old Bridge Township School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Old Bridge Township School District serve?
Old Bridge Township School District serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Old Bridge Township School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Old Bridge Township School District is 51/100. 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.