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Hillsborough Township Public School District


At a glance
103rdof 609 New Jersey districts▼ 35
Better than 83% of New Jersey districts
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
·(908) 431-6600·All New Jersey district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 83.1% of districts
9
Schools
7,191
Students
Top rankedHillsborough Township Elementary School144th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools
Smallest classes
Triangle Elementary School 8.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Hillsborough Township Public School District is a high-performing school district in New Jersey, serving approximately 7,000 students across 9 schools - 1 high school, 2 middle schools, and 6 elementary schools. The district is known for its academic excellence, with multiple schools consistently ranked among the top 100 in the state.

Hillsborough High School stands out with a 4-star rating, a 91.3% graduation rate, and exceptional academic performance, particularly in math and English Language Arts. At the elementary level, Hillsborough Township Elementary School and Woods Road Elementary School are both ranked in the top 100 elementary schools in New Jersey, with 5-star ratings and impressive proficiency rates in core subjects.

While the district as a whole performs well, there are some variations in student outcomes and resource allocation across the schools. The data suggests potential equity concerns, as schools with higher rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower test scores. The district may want to investigate these differences and ensure equitable access to resources and support for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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