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Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District

New Jersey · Public School District
14
Schools
7,008
Students
$28,240
Per-Pupil Spend
+97% nat'l
13.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 7,008 students across 14 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $28,240 is above average for a US public school district. Only 14% 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 53/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brooklawn Middle School06–08904
Central Middle School06–08781
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Parsippany High School09–12886
Parsippany Hills High School09–12998
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,240+97% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
22%
73%
State
22.2%
Local (property tax)
73.2%
Federal
4.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (73%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
7,008
Students
14%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
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 $28,240 per pupil — 97% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 14% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District has 14 public schools, serving a total of 7,008 students.
What is the graduation rate for Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District spend per student?
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District spends $28,240 per pupil — 97% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
14% of students in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
No, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District serve?
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District is 53/100. 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.