How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jersey City Public Schools | South Orange-Maplewood School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jersey City, New Jersey | Maplewood, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 26,647 | 6,811 |
| Number of Schools | 39 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jersey City Public Schools | South Orange-Maplewood School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $32,533 | $30,915 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.0% | 3.3% |
| State Revenue | 53.5% | 24.6% |
| Local Revenue | 38.5% | 72.1% |
Jersey City Public Schools
Federal State Local
South Orange-Maplewood School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jersey City Public Schools | South Orange-Maplewood School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.0% | 53.5% |
| African American | 26.8% | 20.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5% | 11.8% |
| Asian | 17.7% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 10.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.6% | 9.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jersey City Public Schools | South Orange-Maplewood School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 83 | 24 |
| Schools with AP | 8 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 415:1 | 265.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.2% | 10.3% |
School Types
Jersey City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
South Orange-Maplewood School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.