How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Harrison Public Schools | South River Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harrison, New Jersey | South River, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 2,440 | 2,462 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Harrison Public Schools | South River Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,373 | $21,325 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.0% | 10.1% |
| State Revenue | 68.0% | 55.0% |
| Local Revenue | 21.0% | 34.9% |
Harrison Public Schools
Federal State Local
South River Public School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Harrison Public Schools | South River Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.6% | 41.8% |
| African American | 2.6% | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82.5% | 47.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.0% | 57.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Harrison Public Schools | South River Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 239.5:1 | 296.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.3% | 21.1% |
School Types
Harrison Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
South River Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.