Northern Burlington County Regional School District

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Columbus, New Jersey - 2 schools

An equity score of 44/100 ranks Northern Burlington County Regional School District #357 of 586 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $23,914 per pupil, Northern Burlington County Regional School District ranks #410 of 648 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,162
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$23,914
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Northern Burlington County Regional School District operates 2 public schools serving 2,162 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 middle 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 Burlington County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,914 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 648 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 45.1% local, 46.8% state, and 8.2% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 44/100, ranked #357 of 586 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (26 AP courses district-wide), a 278.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 54.9% White, 17.1% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Northern Burlington County Regional High School, enrolling 1,324 students (64% of the district's total enrollment).

Northern Burlington County Regional High School accounts for 61.2% of all Northern Burlington County Regional School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Northern Burlington County Regional School District a distant remainder — means Northern Burlington County Regional School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Northern Burlington County Regional School District student-counselor ratio is 278:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Northern Burlington County Regional School District is typically wider than the Northern Burlington County Regional School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Northern Burlington County Regional School District chronic absenteeism rate is 23.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Northern Burlington County Regional School District is typically wider than the Northern Burlington County Regional School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.2%
Federal
46.8%
State
45.1%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
357 / 586
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Northern Burlington County Regional School District.

White 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
African American 7.3%
Asian 14.3%
Multiracial 5.3%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
26 AP courses total
278.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Northern Burlington County Regional School District

School Enrollment
Northern Burlington County Regional High School
1,324
Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School
735

How Northern Burlington County Regional School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Verona Public School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Leonia Public School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Somerville Public School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Camden County Technical School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Clearview Regional High School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Northern Burlington County Regional 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 Northern Burlington County Regional School District?

Northern Burlington County Regional School District has 2 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,162 students.

How much does Northern Burlington County Regional School District spend per student?

Northern Burlington County Regional School District spends $23,914 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #357 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Northern Burlington County Regional School District?

Northern Burlington County Regional School District students are 54.9% White, 17.1% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 7.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Northern Burlington County Regional School District?

Northern Burlington County Regional School District has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #357 out of 586 districts in New Jersey.