Palmyra High School

Palmyra High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
311 W 5th St,  Palmyra, NJ
Palmyra Public School District
4.0
4.4
405 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Ken Holloway
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
23
English
26
Reading
29
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
42.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
190:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
46.5%
White
48.1%
Black
24.7%
Hispanic
17.4%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rowan University 71 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 67 Students
Stockton University 53 Students
Temple University 47 Students
Rowan College at Burlington County 40 Students
The College of New Jersey 39 Students
Drexel University 37 Students
Penn State 36 Students
Rider University 29 Students
Montclair State University 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 25 Students
Business 22 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Biology 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Physical Therapy 11 Students
Accounting 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Finance 9 Students
Engineering 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 39 Reviews
4.0 Alum
10/1/2025
My high school was fairly small and we did not have a lot of funding so we locked in a few areas. But overall, the spirit and community of the school was powerful and a great experience for me.
4.0 Senior
5/6/2024
The best part of this school was being allowed to fully express my ideas in clubs and school projects. There was no limit for to be held back when I was talking to my peers or a group. The worst parts of my experience in Palmyra High School was safety. For example, I did not actually feel safe in my school or classrooms unless there was actually police cars on standby.
4.0 Senior
5/1/2024
I've felt very connected with the staff and teachers at this school. I can go up to nearly any teacher and have a one on one conversation with them either about the class. a school event, or just daily life. The best parts are certainly getting to be involved in so much of the school activities and charity events. I get to be in the student council and the national honor society. The worst part is I feel like the school is outdated, and really needs renovations.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/24/2026
I am a parent of 4 children. Raised 2 children in Philadelphia paying 1000’s of dollars for parochial schools. We then moved to Palmyra and raised 2 more in this wonderful town. It was like getting a private school education for free. I believe you get what you put into a school and we stayed involv...
5.0 parent
2/16/2026
Palmyra High School has an amazing and exciting atmosphere. New administration with members who really want whats best for the students. There isn't the crazy emphasis on test scores. They want to make sure every student succeeds no matter where the student ends up. A really really great community t...
2.0 other
9/18/2019
horrible, I know high school isn’t always fun for everyone but this school ruined me. It ate away at my mental health and made me feel like I was worthless and unimportant. I was involved in many activities and never got recognized for anything I did. This school favors its athletes (especially its...
5.0 parent
2/24/2019
My children are able to participate in many extracurricular activities due to the small size of the school

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Palmyra High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Palmyra, NJ, in the Palmyra neighborhood, and is served by the Palmyra Public School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 405 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Palmyra High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $326,392. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cinnaminson High School, Pennsauken High School, Riverside High School, and more. Learn more about what Palmyra has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palmyra High School.

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