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4 schools in Metuchen Public School District

New Jersey · 2,329 students · 1 city

Metuchen Public School District has 4 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 2,329 New Jersey students across 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in Metuchen Public School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,329
+45 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Metuchen Public School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn New JerseyIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
67.9%#22 of 243N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,329#165 of 372#3,956 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#205 of 372N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.0:1#280 of 370#2,014 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
9.8%#291 of 369#7,952 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
69.6%#36 of 298#446 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Metuchen Public School District

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 2,259 to 2,329 students (up 3%) and from 179 to 193 full-time teachers (up 8%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Edgar Middle SchoolMetuchenMiddle05-08761
Metuchen High SchoolMetuchenHigh09-12718
Campbell Elementary SchoolMetuchenElementary01-04698
Mildred B. Moss Elementary SchoolMetuchenElementaryPK-KG152

About Metuchen Public School District

Metuchen Public School District is a sparse New Jersey school district running 4 schools with combined enrollment near 2,329.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Metuchen Public School District covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,329 students, stayed largely flat from the 2,284 reported in SY 2020-21.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Metuchen Public School District discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Metuchen Public School District run?
Metuchen Public School District has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,329 students in New Jersey.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Metuchen Public School District?
Metuchen Public School District includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Metuchen Public School District?
Edgar Middle School is the largest public school in Metuchen Public School District by enrollment, with approximately 761 students.
What grade levels does Metuchen Public School District serve?
Metuchen Public School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.