Cherry Hill School District
School District · Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
19
13 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,852
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
19
13 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,852
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating Cherry Hill School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cherry Hill School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Henry C. Beck Middle School
Cherry Hill · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
Cherry Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Woodcrest Elementary School
Cherry Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#322 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,852
$757 vs New Jersey median
District size
10,772 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Cherry Hill School District ranks #322 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Cherry Hill School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Henry C. Beck Middle School (8.1/10), Thomas Paine Elementary School (7.3/10), and Woodcrest Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 18% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Cherry Hill School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Cherry Hill School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry C. Beck Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Thomas Paine Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Woodcrest Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | John A. Carusi Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Cherry Hill High School East | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Rosa International Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Horace Mann Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | James Johnson Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Cherry Hill High School West | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cherry Hill School District
Cherry Hill School District is a Cherry Hill, New Jersey school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 10,772 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $24,852 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Cherry Hill School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Henry C. Beck Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Cherry Hill School District students show an average math proficiency of 60.5% and ELA proficiency of 68.0%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cherry Hill School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cherry Hill School District with test data.
Schools in Cherry Hill School District
19 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Cherry Hill
- Total Enrollment
- 10,772
- Teachers (FTE)
- 882
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cherry Hill School District?
Cherry Hill School District has 19 schools in total — 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cherry Hill School District?
The average composite rating for Cherry Hill School District is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cherry Hill School District?
Cherry Hill School District spends $24,852 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cherry Hill School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cherry Hill School District is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cherry Hill School District?
Henry C. Beck Middle School is the highest-rated school in Cherry Hill School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Cherry Hill School District?
Across schools in Cherry Hill School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cherry Hill School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Cherry Hill School District has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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