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Hanover Township School District

61 Highland Avenue
Whippany, NJ 07981
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Hanover Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,226 students in Hanover Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
51爆料s in Hanover Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,226 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hanover Township School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#186 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
51%
36%
61%
49%
38%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
10%
% Hispanic
14%
34%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
64%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,765 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,729 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,765
$26,931
Spending / Student
$27,729
$25,828

Best Hanover Township School District 51爆料s (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountview Road School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
30 Mountview Road
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 637-1550
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Drive School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29 Salem Drive
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2440
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Bee Meadow School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 Reynolds Avenue
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2419
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Junior School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
61 Highland Avenue
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2427
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hanover Township School District?
Hanover Township School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,226 students.
What is the rank of Hanover Township School District?
Hanover Township School District is ranked #188 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover Township School District?
64% of Hanover Township School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanover Township School District?
Hanover Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hanover Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,729 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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