Summary:
The city of Hackettstown, New Jersey is home to 4 public schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Hackettstown Public School District. The district as a whole is ranked 274 out of 609 in New Jersey and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating a relatively consistent level of performance across the schools.
Hackettstown High School stands out as the top performer, ranked 152 out of 434 New Jersey high schools with a 3-star rating. The school boasts an impressive 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.0% dropout rate. Academically, Hackettstown High School students excel in NJGPA English Language Arts (87.2% proficient) and Mathematics (71.1% proficient) for 11th grade. Hackettstown Middle School also performs well, ranking 305 out of 752 New Jersey middle schools and achieving 100% proficiency in NJSLA Algebra I for 8th graders.
The other two schools, Willow Grove Elementary School and Hatchery Hill Elementary School, demonstrate strong performance in specific areas, such as Willow Grove's 58.2% and 51.5% proficiency rates in NJSLA Mathematics for 3rd and 4th graders, respectively. However, all four schools in the district share a common challenge, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% across the board in 2023-2024.
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