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

No. Use the Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren County?

Start with the 41 listed public schools and 24 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Warren County Schools & Education

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

Warren County, New Jersey

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

School Score

84/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

92.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,552

National avg $13,239

State avg $13,088

School Score

84/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 80/100

State Score Position

#10

of 21 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Warren County

Measured School Summary

Warren County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 84/100 and a graduation rate of 92.3%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

With $13,552 per pupil, Warren County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 6% above the New Jersey average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Warren 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

41 public schools and 24 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

84/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #10 of 21 New Jersey counties with school score data.

Completion

92.3%

0.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$13,552

$464 above the state average

School coverage

24 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

Warren County has 41 public schools across 24 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 Warren 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.

Higher-signal county

Warren County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

#10

of 21 New Jersey counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.

Phillipsburg School District

Elementary to high school visible

3,896 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Hackettstown Public School District

Elementary to high school visible

2,048 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Warren Hills Regional School District

Middle and high visible

1,536 students

Elementary 0Middle 1High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Lopatcong Township School District

Elementary and middle visible

739 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 0Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Phillipsburg School District is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Warren County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Warren 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 Warren 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 Decentralized Network of Local Schools

Warren County distributes its 15,438 students across 41 public schools and 24 different school districts. This creates an environment of small districts, many of which manage only one or two schools. The landscape is primarily elementary-focused, with 26 schools dedicated to younger learners.

Phillipsburg Leads a Diverse District Mix

Phillipsburg School District is the largest provider in the county, serving 3,896 students across five schools. Hackettstown follows with 2,048 students, while most other districts are significantly smaller. A single charter school and two alternative schools provide additional specialized options within the county's public framework.

Small Schools in a Rural Setting

Nearly half of Warren County's schools are located in rural areas, with the remainder split between suburban and town locales. Schools remain intimate with an average size of 396 students, though Phillipsburg High School is a notable outlier with 1,794 students. This mix offers families a choice between small-town familiarity and larger regional high school resources.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Warren County

Reported Enrollment

15,438

40 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

2% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary26

Middle7

High7

Other1

24 School Districts in Warren County

Phillipsburg School District

Hackettstown Public School District

4 schools

2,048 students

Warren Hills Regional School District

2 schools

1,536 students

Lopatcong Township School District

2 schools

739 students

Greenwich Township School District

2 schools

658 students

Great Meadows Regional School District

2 schools

642 students

North Warren Regional School District

1 school

620 students

Belvidere School District

2 schools

602 students

Washington Borough School District

2 schools

554 students

Mansfield Township Elementary School District

1 school

543 students

41 Public Schools in Warren County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 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 Warren County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Phillipsburg High School	Profile	Phillipsburg School District	PHILLIPSBURG, 08865Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,794
Warren Hills Regional High School	Profile	Warren Hills Regional School District	WASHINGTON, 07882Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,068
Hackettstown High School	Record	Hackettstown Public School District	HACKETTSTOWN, 07840Suburb: Large	9–12	High	926
Phillipsburg Middle School	Record	Phillipsburg School District	PHILLIPSBURG, 08865Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	664
North Warren Regional School	Record	North Warren Regional School District	BLAIRSTOWN, 07825Rural: Distant	7–12	High	620
Phillipsburg Elementary School	Record	Phillipsburg School District	PHILLIPSBURG, 08865Suburb: Large	3–5	Primary	595
Mansfield Township Elementary	Record	Mansfield Township Elementary School District	PORT MURRAY, 07865Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	543
Hackettstown Middle School	Record	Hackettstown Public School District	HACKETTSTOWN, 07840Suburb: Large	5–8	Middle	475
Warren Hills Regional Middle School	Record	Warren Hills Regional School District	WASHINGTON, 07882Town: Fringe	7–8	Middle	468
Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center	Record	Phillipsburg School District	PHILLIPSBURG, 08865Suburb: Large	PK–1	Primary	446
Greenwich School	Record	Greenwich Township School District	STEWARTSVILLE, 08886Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	431
Blairstown Elementary School	Record	Blairstown Elementary Township School District	BLAIRSTOWN, 07825Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	430
Warren County Vocational Technical School	Record	Warren County Vocational Technical School	WASHINGTON, 07882Town: Fringe	9–12	Vocational	413
Philipsburg Primary School	Record	Phillipsburg School District	PHILLIPSBURG, 08865Suburb: Large	KG–2	Primary	397
Lopatcong Elementary School	Record	Lopatcong Township School District	PHILLIPSBURG, 08865Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	375
Willow Grove Elementary School	Record	Hackettstown Public School District	HACKETTSTOWN, 07840Suburb: Large	2–4	Primary	369
Lopatcong Township Middle School	Record	Lopatcong Township School District	PHILLIPSBURG, 08865Suburb: Large	5–8	Middle	364
Belvidere High School	Record	Belvidere School District	BELVIDERE, 07823Town: Fringe	9–12	High	346
Great Meadows Regional Middle School	Record	Great Meadows Regional School District	GREAT MEADOWS, 07838Rural: Fringe	4–8	Middle	346
Washington Memorial Elementary School	Record	Washington Borough School District	WASHINGTON, 07882Town: Fringe	2–6	Primary	338

Phillipsburg High School

Phillipsburg School District

PHILLIPSBURG, 08865 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,794 students

Warren Hills Regional High School

Warren Hills Regional School District

WASHINGTON, 07882 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,068 students

Hackettstown High School

Hackettstown Public School District

HACKETTSTOWN, 07840 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High926 students

Phillipsburg Middle School

Phillipsburg School District

PHILLIPSBURG, 08865 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle664 students

North Warren Regional School

North Warren Regional School District

BLAIRSTOWN, 07825 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High620 students

Phillipsburg Elementary School

Phillipsburg School District

PHILLIPSBURG, 08865 / Suburb: Large

Record3–5Primary595 students

Mansfield Township Elementary

Mansfield Township Elementary School District

PORT MURRAY, 07865 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary543 students

Hackettstown Middle School

Hackettstown Public School District

HACKETTSTOWN, 07840 / Suburb: Large

Record5–8Middle475 students

Warren Hills Regional Middle School

Warren Hills Regional School District

WASHINGTON, 07882 / Town: Fringe

Record7–8Middle468 students

Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center

Phillipsburg School District

PHILLIPSBURG, 08865 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–1Primary446 students

Greenwich School

Greenwich Township School District

STEWARTSVILLE, 08886 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary431 students

Blairstown Elementary School

Blairstown Elementary Township School District

BLAIRSTOWN, 07825 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary430 students

Warren County Vocational Technical School

WASHINGTON, 07882 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12Vocational413 students

Philipsburg Primary School

Phillipsburg School District

PHILLIPSBURG, 08865 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–2Primary397 students

Lopatcong Elementary School

Lopatcong Township School District

PHILLIPSBURG, 08865 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary375 students

Willow Grove Elementary School

Hackettstown Public School District

HACKETTSTOWN, 07840 / Suburb: Large

Record2–4Primary369 students

Lopatcong Township Middle School

Lopatcong Township School District

PHILLIPSBURG, 08865 / Suburb: Large

Record5–8Middle364 students

Belvidere High School

Belvidere School District

BELVIDERE, 07823 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High346 students

Great Meadows Regional Middle School

Great Meadows Regional School District

GREAT MEADOWS, 07838 / Rural: Fringe

Record4–8Middle346 students

Washington Memorial Elementary School

Washington Borough School District

WASHINGTON, 07882 / Town: Fringe

Record2–6Primary338 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$13,552

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 Warren County?

Warren County has a school score of 84/100, 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 Warren County?

The high school graduation rate in Warren County is 92.3%, 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 Warren County spend per student?

Warren County spends $13,552 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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