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Sayreville School District

New Jersey · Public School District
9
Schools
6,148
Students
$25,036
Per-Pupil Spend
+75% nat'l
35.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sayreville School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 6,148 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,036 is above average for a US public school district. 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (9)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sayreville Middle School06–081,349
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sayreville War Memorial High School09–121,750
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cheesequake SchoolPK–PK253
Project Before at Selover SchoolPK–PK225
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,036+75% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
47%
State
44.5%
Local (property tax)
47.1%
Federal
8.4%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (47%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
6,148
Students
36%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $25,036 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sayreville School District?
Sayreville School District has 9 public schools, serving a total of 6,148 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sayreville School District?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sayreville School District spend per student?
Sayreville School District spends $25,036 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sayreville School District?
36% of students in Sayreville School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sayreville School District?
No, Sayreville School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sayreville School District serve?
Sayreville School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sayreville School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sayreville School District is 50/100. 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.