Can I use Burlington County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Burlington County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Burlington County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Burlington County?

Start with the 138 listed public schools and 41 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Burlington County Schools & Education

Name: Burlington County, New Jersey Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Burlington County, New Jersey

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

93/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

95.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,710

National avg $13,239

State avg $13,088

School Score

93/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 80/100

State Score Position

of 21 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Burlington County

Measured School Summary

Burlington County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 93/100 and a graduation rate of 95.1%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

With $12,710 per pupil, Burlington County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 16% above the New Jersey average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Burlington County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

138 public schools and 41 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

93/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #4 of 21 New Jersey counties with school score data.

Completion

95.1%

3.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$12,710

$378 below the state average

School coverage

138

41 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Burlington County has 138 public schools across 41 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Burlington County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Burlington County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

of 21 New Jersey counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 98% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Lenape Regional High School District

High school only in this slice

6,554 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 4Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Evesham Township School District

Elementary and middle visible

4,379 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 0Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Pemberton Township School District

Elementary to high school visible

4,354 students

Elementary 5Middle 2High 1Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Mount Laurel Township School District

Elementary and middle visible

4,160 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 0Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Pemberton Township School District is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Burlington County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Burlington County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Burlington County, New Jersey

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Large and Diverse District Map

Burlington County operates 138 public schools for 68,515 students within a framework of 41 districts. The infrastructure is well-balanced, featuring 73 elementary, 31 middle, and 27 high schools to support learners at every stage.

High Schools Anchor Local Districts

The Lenape Regional High School District serves as a major anchor, housing massive schools like Cherokee High with 2,179 students. Primary education is led by the Pemberton Township and Evesham Township districts, which serve over 4,300 students each.

Suburban Living with Rural Roots

The majority of the 138 schools are suburban, but 21 rural campuses provide a quieter learning environment for many students. Average enrollment sits at 531, though regional high schools like Rancocas Valley serve nearly 2,000 students on a single campus.

School Overview

Total Schools

138

in Burlington County

Reported Enrollment

68,515

135 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

1% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary73

Middle31

High27

Other7

41 School Districts in Burlington County

Lenape Regional High School District

Evesham Township School District

Pemberton Township School District

Mount Laurel Township School District

Moorestown Township Public School District

Willingboro Public School District

Burlington Township School District

Delran Township School District

4 schools

2,872 students

Cinnaminson Township School District

5 schools

2,838 students

Medford Township School District

7 schools

2,660 students

138 Public Schools in Burlington County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Burlington County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Cherokee High School	Profile	Lenape Regional High School District	MARLTON, 08053Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,179
Rancocas Valley Regional High School	Profile	Rancocas Valley Regional High School District	MOUNT HOLLY, 08060Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,981
Lenape High School	Profile	Lenape Regional High School District	MEDFORD, 08055Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,892
Shawnee High School	Profile	Lenape Regional High School District	MEDFORD, 08055Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,465
Northern Burlington County Regional High School	Profile	Northern Burlington County Regional School District	COLUMBUS, 08022Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,427
Moorestown High School	Profile	Moorestown Township Public School District	MOORESTOWN, 08057Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,267
Burlington County Institute of Technology - Westampton	Profile	Burlington County Institute of Technology School District	Westampton, 08060Suburb: Large	9–12	Vocational	1,215
Burlington Township High School	Profile	Burlington Township School District	BURLINGTON, 08016Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,187
Pemberton Township High School	Profile	Pemberton Township School District	PEMBERTON, 08068Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,057
Seneca High School	Profile	Lenape Regional High School District	TABERNACLE, 08088Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,018
Fountain Woods Elementary School	Profile	Burlington Township School District	BURLINGTON, 08016Suburb: Large	2–5	Primary	969
Maple Shade High School	Record	Maple Shade School District	MAPLE SHADE, 08052Suburb: Large	7–12	High	931
T. E. Harrington Middle School	Record	Mount Laurel Township School District	MOUNT LAUREL, 08054Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	930
Delran High School	Record	Delran Township School District	DELRAN, 08075Suburb: Large	9–12	High	912
Hartford Upper Elementary School	Record	Mount Laurel Township School District	MOUNT LAUREL, 08054Suburb: Large	5–6	Middle	911
Cinnaminson High School	Record	Cinnaminson Township School District	CINNAMINSON, 08077Suburb: Large	9–12	High	882
Denbo Crichton School	Record	Pemberton Township School District	Browns Mills, 08015Town: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	853
Moorestown Upper Elementary School	Record	Moorestown Township Public School District	MOORESTOWN, 08057Suburb: Large	4–6	Middle	853
Willingboro High School	Record	Willingboro Public School District	WILLINGBORO, 08046Suburb: Large	9–12	High	842
Burlington Township Middle School at Springside	Record	Burlington Township School District	BURLINGTON, 08016Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	822

Cherokee High School

Lenape Regional High School District

MARLTON, 08053 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,179 students

Rancocas Valley Regional High School

Rancocas Valley Regional High School District

MOUNT HOLLY, 08060 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,981 students

Lenape High School

Lenape Regional High School District

MEDFORD, 08055 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,892 students

Shawnee High School

Lenape Regional High School District

MEDFORD, 08055 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,465 students

Northern Burlington County Regional High School

Northern Burlington County Regional School District

COLUMBUS, 08022 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,427 students

Moorestown High School

Moorestown Township Public School District

MOORESTOWN, 08057 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,267 students

Burlington County Institute of Technology - Westampton

Burlington County Institute of Technology School District

Westampton, 08060 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12Vocational1,215 students

Burlington Township High School

Burlington Township School District

BURLINGTON, 08016 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,187 students

Pemberton Township High School

Pemberton Township School District

PEMBERTON, 08068 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,057 students

Seneca High School

Lenape Regional High School District

TABERNACLE, 08088 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,018 students

Fountain Woods Elementary School

Burlington Township School District

BURLINGTON, 08016 / Suburb: Large

Profile2–5Primary969 students

Maple Shade High School

Maple Shade School District

MAPLE SHADE, 08052 / Suburb: Large

Record7–12High931 students

T. E. Harrington Middle School

Mount Laurel Township School District

MOUNT LAUREL, 08054 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle930 students

Delran High School

Delran Township School District

DELRAN, 08075 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High912 students

Hartford Upper Elementary School

Mount Laurel Township School District

MOUNT LAUREL, 08054 / Suburb: Large

Record5–6Middle911 students

Cinnaminson High School

Cinnaminson Township School District

CINNAMINSON, 08077 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High882 students

Denbo Crichton School

Pemberton Township School District

Browns Mills, 08015 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary853 students

Moorestown Upper Elementary School

Moorestown Township Public School District

MOORESTOWN, 08057 / Suburb: Large

Record4–6Middle853 students

Willingboro High School

Willingboro Public School District

WILLINGBORO, 08046 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High842 students

Burlington Township Middle School at Springside

Burlington Township School District

BURLINGTON, 08016 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle822 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$12,710

State avg $13,088

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New Jersey counties have the highest graduation rates?

Hunterdon County (95.8%), Salem County (95.3%), and Bergen County (95.1%) currently lead New Jersey among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in New Jersey?

Across New Jersey counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $13,088. The highest current county values are Hunterdon County ($15,445), Sussex County ($14,659), and Cape May County ($14,220). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Burlington County?

Burlington County has a school score of 93/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Burlington County?

The high school graduation rate in Burlington County is 95.1%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Burlington County spend per student?

Burlington County spends $12,710 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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