Hudson County Schools & Education
Hudson County, New Jersey
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,582
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,088
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 80/100
State Score Position
#21
of 21 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hudson County
Measured School Summary
Hudson County has midrange measured school signals (score: 60/100) with a graduation rate of 84.9%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $12,582 per pupil, Hudson County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 25% below the New Jersey average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hudson 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
129 public schools and 27 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #21 of 21 New Jersey counties with school score data.
Completion
84.9%
6.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$12,582
$506 below the state average
School coverage
129
27 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hudson County has 129 public schools across 27 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.
What Hudson 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
Hudson 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
#21
of 21 New Jersey counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% 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.
Jersey City Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
25,395 students
39 listed schools in this county slice.
Union City School District
Elementary to high school visible
11,590 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
Bayonne School District
Elementary and high visible
10,064 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
West New York School District
Elementary to high school visible
7,406 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Jersey City Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 39 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 Hudson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hudson 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?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Hudson 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 Densely Populated Educational Hub
Hudson County manages 129 public schools, including 88 elementary and 25 high schools, across 27 distinct districts. This robust infrastructure serves 86,695 students in one of the state's most vibrant urban and suburban regions.
Graduation Rates and Investment Gaps
The county's 84.9% graduation rate trails the New Jersey state average of 91.4% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. To support student growth, the county invests $12,582 per pupil, which is slightly below the national average of $13,000.
Jersey City and Charter Options
Jersey City Public Schools is the largest district, educating 25,395 students across 39 schools. Charter schools represent a significant portion of the landscape, with 14 institutions accounting for nearly 11% of all schools in the county.
Urban and Suburban Learning Environments
Hudson offers a mix of 52 urban and 77 suburban schools, with an average school size of 672 students. Large campuses like Union City High School serve 3,025 students, creating a bustling, high-energy atmosphere for secondary education.
School Overview
Total Schools
129
in Hudson County
Reported Enrollment
86,695
129 schools reporting
School Districts
27
districts
Charter Schools
14
11% of total
School Level Breakdown
27 School Districts in Hudson County
Jersey City Public Schools
GuideUnion City School District
GuideBayonne School District
GuideWest New York School District
GuideNorth Bergen School District
GuideKearny
GuideHudson County Schools of Technology School District
Hoboken Public School District
Secaucus School District
Harrison Public Schools
129 Public Schools in Hudson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 20 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 129 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union City High School | Profile | Union City School District | Union City, 07087Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,025 |
| Bayonne High School | Profile | Bayonne School District | BAYONNE, 07002Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,656 |
| North Bergen High School | Profile | North Bergen School District | N BERGEN, 07047Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,355 |
| Memorial High School | Profile | West New York School District | WEST NEW YORK, 07093Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,251 |
| William L Dickinson High School | Profile | Jersey City Public Schools | JERSEY CITY, 07306City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,024 |
| Kearny High School | Profile | Kearny | KEARNY, 07032Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,827 |
| BelovED Community Charter School | Profile | BelovED Community Charter | Jersey City, 07302City: Large | KG–12 | Charter | 1,551 |
| James J Ferris High School | Profile | Jersey City Public Schools | JERSEY CITY, 07302City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,348 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Profile | North Bergen School District | NORTH BERGEN, 07047Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 1,309 |
| William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 | Profile | Bayonne School District | BAYONNE, 07002Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 1,210 |
| West New York Middle School | Profile | West New York School District | WEST NEW YORK, 07093Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 1,096 |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Profile | Jersey City Public Schools | JERSEY CITY, 07304City: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 1,092 |
| Empowerment Academy Charter School | Profile | Empowerment Academy Charter School | Jersey City, 07304City: Large | KG–8 | Charter | 1,002 |
| Emerson Middle School | Profile | Union City School District | UNION CITY, 07087Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,001 |
| Mahatma K. Gandhi School | Profile | Jersey City Public Schools | JERSEY CITY, 07306City: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 1,001 |
| Robert Waters Elementary School | Profile | Union City School District | UNION CITY, 07087Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 976 |
| Horace Mann Elementary School | Profile | North Bergen School District | NORTH BERGEN, 07047Suburb: Large | 1–8 | Primary | 969 |
| Cornelia F. Bradford School | Profile | Jersey City Public Schools | JERSEY CITY, 07302City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 962 |
| Anna L. Klein | Profile | Guttenberg School District | GUTTENBERG, 07093Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 949 |
| Lincoln High School | Profile | Jersey City Public Schools | JERSEY CITY, 07304City: Large | 9–12 | High | 942 |
Union City High School
Union City School District
Union City, 07087 / Suburb: Large
Bayonne High School
Bayonne School District
BAYONNE, 07002 / Suburb: Large
North Bergen High School
North Bergen School District
N BERGEN, 07047 / Suburb: Large
Memorial High School
West New York School District
WEST NEW YORK, 07093 / Suburb: Large
William L Dickinson High School
Jersey City Public Schools
JERSEY CITY, 07306 / City: Large
Kearny High School
Kearny
KEARNY, 07032 / Suburb: Large
BelovED Community Charter School
BelovED Community Charter
Jersey City, 07302 / City: Large
James J Ferris High School
Jersey City Public Schools
JERSEY CITY, 07302 / City: Large
Lincoln Elementary School
North Bergen School District
NORTH BERGEN, 07047 / Suburb: Large
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
Bayonne School District
BAYONNE, 07002 / Suburb: Large
West New York Middle School
West New York School District
WEST NEW YORK, 07093 / Suburb: Large
Joseph H. Brensinger School
Jersey City Public Schools
JERSEY CITY, 07304 / City: Large
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Jersey City, 07304 / City: Large
Emerson Middle School
Union City School District
UNION CITY, 07087 / Suburb: Large
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Jersey City Public Schools
JERSEY CITY, 07306 / City: Large
Robert Waters Elementary School
Union City School District
UNION CITY, 07087 / Suburb: Large
Horace Mann Elementary School
North Bergen School District
NORTH BERGEN, 07047 / Suburb: Large
Cornelia F. Bradford School
Jersey City Public Schools
JERSEY CITY, 07302 / City: Large
Anna L. Klein
Guttenberg School District
GUTTENBERG, 07093 / Suburb: Large
Lincoln High School
Jersey City Public Schools
JERSEY CITY, 07304 / City: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,582
State avg $13,088
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Schools in Hudson County, New Jersey — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hudson County, New Jersey?
Hudson County manages 129 public schools, including 88 elementary and 25 high schools, across 27 distinct districts. This robust infrastructure serves 86,695 students in one of the state's most vibrant urban and suburban regions.
How do schools in Hudson County perform academically?
The county's 84.9% graduation rate trails the New Jersey state average of 91.4% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. To support student growth, the county invests $12,582 per pupil, which is slightly below the national average of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Hudson County, New Jersey?
Jersey City Public Schools is the largest district, educating 25,395 students across 39 schools. Charter schools represent a significant portion of the landscape, with 14 institutions accounting for nearly 11% of all schools in the county.
What is the school experience like in Hudson County?
Hudson offers a mix of 52 urban and 77 suburban schools, with an average school size of 672 students. Large campuses like Union City High School serve 3,025 students, creating a bustling, high-energy atmosphere for secondary education.
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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.