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Northern Burlington County Regional High School

High School · Northern Burlington County Regional School District · Columbus, NJ

A high school in Columbus, NJ where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

160 MANSFIELD ROAD EAST, Columbus, NJ 08022

  • Math 31% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-23.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation36.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$24,273
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Students at Northern Burlington County Regional High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
61%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

13%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Northern Burlington County Regional 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 Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$118,558

Median home value

$394,900

Median rent

$1,971/mo

College educated

41.8%

Homeownership

96.8%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
36.1% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·57 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Meadow View Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–123.1 mi42Compare →
Bordentown Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.39–124.6 mi762Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Northern Burlington County Regional School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$24,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northern Burlington County Regional High School is listed in Northern Burlington County Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northern Burlington County Regional High School

Northern Burlington County Regional High School is a public high school in Columbus, NJ, part of Northern Burlington County Regional School District, serving approximately 1,381 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,563 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northern Burlington County Regional High School

What grades does Northern Burlington County Regional High School serve?

Northern Burlington County Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Northern Burlington County Regional High School?

Northern Burlington County Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,381 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Burlington County Regional High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northern Burlington County Regional High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northern Burlington County Regional High School rank in NJ?

Northern Burlington County Regional High School ranks #1,563 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Northern Burlington County Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northern Burlington County Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Northern Burlington County Regional High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Burlington County Regional High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Northern Burlington County Regional High School a charter school?

No, Northern Burlington County Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Northern Burlington County Regional High School a Title I school?

No, Northern Burlington County Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Burlington County Regional High School?

13.0% of students at Northern Burlington County Regional 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
1,381
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
112
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 08022)
9,349
Area average commute
39.3 min
Area median age
49.2
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 08022; 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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