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Jackson Liberty High School
High School · Jackson Township School District · Jackson, NJ
A Jackson Township School District high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
- Math 20% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jackson Liberty High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jackson Liberty 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. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,059
Median home value
$460,600
Median rent
$1,693/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08527; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Bnos Esther MalkaPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | K–9 | 0.8 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Mesivta Ohr Chaim MeirPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jackson Township School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $25,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jackson Liberty High School is listed in Jackson Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jackson Liberty High School
Jackson Liberty High School is a public high school in Jackson, NJ, part of Jackson Township School District, serving approximately 1,076 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,347 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jackson Liberty High School
What grades does Jackson Liberty High School serve?
Jackson Liberty High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jackson Liberty High School?
Jackson Liberty High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,076 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Liberty High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Liberty High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jackson Liberty High School rank in NJ?
Jackson Liberty High School ranks #2,347 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Jackson Liberty High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jackson Liberty High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Jackson Liberty High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Liberty High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jackson Liberty High School a charter school?
No, Jackson Liberty High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jackson Liberty High School a Title I school?
No, Jackson Liberty High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackson Liberty High School?
40.4% of students at Jackson Liberty 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
- 1,076
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (732) 833-4700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08527)
- 58,366
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 08527; 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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