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Wayne Township Public School District

New Jersey · Public School District
15
Schools
7,623
Students
$30,215
Per-Pupil Spend
+111% nat'l
8.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-44pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Wayne Township Public School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 7,623 students across 15 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $30,215 is above average for a US public school district. Only 8% 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 62/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anthony Wayne Middle School06–08665
George Washington Middle School06–08508
Schuyler Colfax Middle School06–08621
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Wayne Hills High School09–121,182
Wayne Valley High School09–121,241
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,215+111% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
72%
State
22.6%
Local (property tax)
72.0%
Federal
5.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (72%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
7,623
Students
8%
Free Lunch
$30K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score62/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $30,215 per pupil — 111% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 8% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wayne Township Public School District?
Wayne Township Public School District has 15 public schools, serving a total of 7,623 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wayne Township Public School District?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wayne Township Public School District spend per student?
Wayne Township Public School District spends $30,215 per pupil — 111% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wayne Township Public School District?
8% of students in Wayne Township Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wayne Township Public School District?
No, Wayne Township Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Wayne Township Public School District serve?
Wayne Township Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wayne Township Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wayne Township Public School District is 62/100. 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.