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Rancocas Valley Regional High School

High School · Rancocas Valley Regional High School District · Mount Holly, NJ

A high school in Mount Holly, NJ where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

520 JACKSONVILLE ROAD, Mount Holly, NJ 08060

  • Math 18% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-9.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-23.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.7 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-27.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation21.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$22,445
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Rancocas Valley Regional High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2021, to 25% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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

28.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rancocas Valley 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$107,165

Median home value

$292,000

Median rent

$1,619/mo

College educated

37.6%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
21.2% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·11 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Legacy Treatment Services, Mary A. Dobbins SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1private6–121.3 mi56Compare →
Westampton CampusEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–121.9 mi399Compare →
Burlington County Institute of Technology - WestamptonEnrollment path unverified5.09–122.4 mi1,234Compare →
Hampton AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5private2–122.7 mi66Compare →

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.

Rancocas Valley Regional High School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$22,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rancocas Valley Regional High School is listed in Rancocas Valley Regional High School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rancocas Valley Regional High School

Rancocas Valley Regional High School is a public high school in Mount Holly, NJ, part of Rancocas Valley Regional High School District, serving approximately 2,005 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,281 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rancocas Valley Regional High School

What grades does Rancocas Valley Regional High School serve?

Rancocas Valley Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rancocas Valley Regional High School?

Rancocas Valley Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,005 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancocas Valley Regional High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rancocas Valley Regional High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rancocas Valley Regional High School rank in NJ?

Rancocas Valley Regional High School ranks #2,281 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Rancocas Valley Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rancocas Valley Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Rancocas Valley Regional High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancocas Valley Regional High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rancocas Valley Regional High School a charter school?

No, Rancocas Valley Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rancocas Valley Regional High School a Title I school?

No, Rancocas Valley Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rancocas Valley Regional High School?

28.8% of students at Rancocas Valley 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
2,005
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
141
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 08060)
25,647
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
38.3
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 08060; 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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