- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340774004612
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 57/100 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
- 57
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Jackson Memorial High School held near 1,496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 108.8 → 105.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 340774004612 · Jackson, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,577 enr · 14.6:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Liberty High School (1,012 students)
Jackson Memorial High School held near 1,496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 108.8 → 105.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Jackson Memorial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jackson Memorial High School
1,577 students
- Jackson Libert
Jackson Liberty High School
1,012 students
- Carl W. Goetz
Carl W. Goetz Middle School
978 students
- Switlik Elemen
Switlik Elementary School
758 students
- Crawford-Rodri
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School
718 students
- Elms Elementar
Elms Elementary School
705 students
What this shows Jackson Memorial High School reports 1,577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Memorial High School compares
Jackson Memorial High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$25,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Jackson Township School District reports $25,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,577 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,499 (2022-23) → 1,496 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.