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Best Schools in South Hackensack, NJ
South Hackensack, NJ has 10 public schools (7 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 7,348 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in South Hackensack exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Hackensack, NJ
The top high schools in South Hackensack, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hasbrouck Heights High School
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Hasbrouck Heights School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
2. Wallington Junior Senior High School
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Wallington Boro School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 571 Students
3. Bogota Jr./sr. High School
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Bogota Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 442 Students
4. Secaucus High School
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Secaucus School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
5. Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
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Ridgefield Park Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1174 Students
6. Hackensack High School
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Hackensack School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1745 Students
7. Garfield High School
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Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1199 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Hackensack, NJ
The top middle schools in South Hackensack, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Memorial Elementary School
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Little Ferry Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 342 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Hackensack, NJ
The top elementary schools in South Hackensack, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Elementary School
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Little Ferry Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 445 Students
2. Memorial School
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South Hackensack School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 246 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Hackensack, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Hackensack, NJ has a total population of 2,701 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Hackensack, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Hackensack, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Hackensack, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Hackensack, NJ.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Hackensack, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Hackensack, NJ
How many schools are in South Hackensack, NJ?
South Hackensack, NJ has 10 public schools: 7 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 7,348 students in total.
How do schools in South Hackensack perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in South Hackensack score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in South Hackensack exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Hackensack?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in South Hackensack
1 of 1 schools in South Hackensack carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in South Hackensack. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.