Hunterdon County Vocational School District

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Flemington, New Jersey - 3 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks Hunterdon County Vocational School District #479 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $27,802 per pupil, Hunterdon County Vocational School District ranks #131 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

322
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$27,802
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hunterdon County Vocational School District operates 3 public schools serving 322 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Hunterdon County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,802 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 79.0% local, 18.8% state, and 2.2% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 32/100, ranked #479 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 2.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.3% White, 10.4% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Hunterdon County Academies, enrolling 280 students (64% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Hunterdon County Vocational School District Central Campus, at 50 students, a 6x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Hunterdon County Academies accounts for 63.9% of all Hunterdon County Vocational School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Hunterdon County Vocational School District a distant remainder — means Hunterdon County Vocational School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hunterdon County Vocational School District school enrollment varies 5.6× across entities

Hunterdon County Vocational School District school enrollment ranges from 50 students (lowest) to 280 students (highest), a spread of 230 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hunterdon County Vocational School District chronic absenteeism rate is 2.7% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

2.2%
Federal
18.8%
State
79.0%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
479 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Hunterdon County Vocational School District.

White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 3.8%
Asian 10.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Hunterdon County Vocational School District

How Hunterdon County Vocational School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Jersey districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Somerset County Vocational and Technical School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Hampton Township School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Kingwood Township School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Deerfield Township School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Burch Charter School of Excellence Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Hunterdon County Vocational School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hunterdon County Vocational School District?

Hunterdon County Vocational School District has 3 schools, including 3 high. Total enrollment is 322 students.

How much does Hunterdon County Vocational School District spend per student?

Hunterdon County Vocational School District spends $27,802 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #479 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Hunterdon County Vocational School District?

Hunterdon County Vocational School District students are 77.3% White, 10.4% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hunterdon County Vocational School District?

Hunterdon County Vocational School District has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #479 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.