Top Rankings
Secaucus School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,182 students in Secaucus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Secaucus School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
2,182 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Secaucus School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#317 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
23%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
32%
11%
% Hispanic
37%
34%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
25%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,417 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,370 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,417
$26,940
Spending / Student
$21,370
$25,837
Best Secaucus School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarendon School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
685 Fifth St
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2012
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2012
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Secaucus Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 Mill Ridge Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2025
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2025
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Huber Street School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Paterson Plank Rd
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2055
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2055
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Secaucus High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Mill Ridge Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2033
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2033
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Secaucus School District?
Secaucus School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,182 students.
What is the rank of Secaucus School District?
Secaucus School District is ranked #321 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Secaucus School District?
37% of Secaucus School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Secaucus School District?
Secaucus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Secaucus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,370 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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