Enrollment
1,577
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, NJ
Jackson Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340774004612
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Memorial High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Memorial High School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Memorial High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Jackson, NJ.
School address
District: Jackson Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340774004612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Memorial High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Memorial High School
Jackson Memorial High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Jackson, New Jersey, enrolling 1,577 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.6:1 is larger than about 89% of New Jersey schools and 24% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,577 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Jackson's high schools, it stands alongside Jackson Liberty High School (1,012 students): Jackson Memorial High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 12.7:1).
Jackson Township School District also operates Jackson Liberty High School (1,012 students) and Carl W. Goetz Middle School (978 students) alongside Jackson Memorial High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson Memorial High School compares
Jackson Memorial High School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 60% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,577 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,577
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
African American 6.0%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Jackson Memorial High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Township School District, which includes Jackson Memorial High School.
$24,685
Per student
-1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.3%
State 39.8%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jackson Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Liberty High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl W. Goetz Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Switlik Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elms Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Jackson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,577 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Memorial High School
How many students attend Jackson Memorial High School?
Jackson Memorial High School has 1,577 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Memorial High School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Memorial High School?
11.7% of students at Jackson Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Memorial High School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Jackson, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Memorial High School?
Jackson Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Memorial High School rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Memorial High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Jackson, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Jackson Memorial High School a good school?
Jackson Memorial High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jackson Township School District?
Besides Jackson Memorial High School, Jackson Township School District also operates Jackson Liberty High School (1,012 students), Carl W. Goetz Middle School (978 students), and Switlik Elementary School (758 students). See the Jackson Township School District district page for the complete list.
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