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#1847 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Hammonton High School
High School · Hammonton School District · Hammonton, NJ
A high school in Hammonton, NJ where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
566 OLD FORKS ROAD, Hammonton, NJ 08037
- Math 36% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hammonton High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hammonton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hammonton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,762
Median home value
$307,700
Median rent
$1,297/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Life Mission Training CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 3.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hammonton School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,688NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hammonton High School is listed in Hammonton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hammonton High School
Hammonton High School is a public high school in Hammonton, NJ, part of Hammonton School District, serving approximately 1,318 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,847 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hammonton High School
What grades does Hammonton High School serve?
Hammonton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hammonton High School?
Hammonton High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammonton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammonton High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hammonton High School rank in NJ?
Hammonton High School ranks #1,847 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hammonton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hammonton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hammonton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hammonton High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hammonton High School a charter school?
No, Hammonton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hammonton High School a Title I school?
No, Hammonton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hammonton High School?
31.3% of students at Hammonton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (609) 567-7000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08037)
- 23,385
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08037; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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