For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,193 students in Harrison School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏs in Harrison School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,193 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harrison School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#420 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
23%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
82%
34%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
9%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,415 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,492 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,415
$26,931
Spending / Student
$25,492
$25,828
Best Harrison School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
223 Hamilton Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 735-5550
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 735-5550
Grades: 4-5
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-2285
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 Cross Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-6400
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-6400
Grades: 2-3
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Harrison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Kingsland Avenue
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 482-5050
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 482-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Washington Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 833-8500
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 833-8500
Grades: PK-1
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison School District?
Harrison School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,193 students.
What is the rank of Harrison School District?
Harrison School District is ranked #420 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison School District?
82% of Harrison School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison School District?
Harrison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Harrison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,492 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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