West Milford Township Public School District
West Milford Township Public School District is a public school district based in West Milford, New Jersey, serving 2,948 students in 7 schools. By enrollment it ranks #132 of the 303 New Jersey districts with 1,000 or more students, larger than about 57% of them. Its schools average 421 students each, fewer than the New Jersey median of 563. Its superintendent is Dr. Brian Kitchin. It spends about $26,175 per student on day-to-day operations, 24% more than the New Jersey median. It has roughly 11.7 students per teacher.
How West Milford Township compares
Spending and staffing
| Measure | West Milford Township | New Jersey median | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current spending per student | $26,175 | $21,034 | FY2020-21 |
| Instruction spending per student | $15,436 | $12,858 | FY2020-21 |
| Total spending | $85.6 million | n/a | FY2020-21 |
| Total revenue | $88.1 million | n/a | FY2020-21 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent) | 251 | n/a | 2024-25 |
| Total staff (full-time equivalent) | 545 | n/a | 2024-25 |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.6 | 2024-25 |
| Students per counselor | 590 | 276 | 2024-25 |
Spending: NCES school district finance survey (F-33), FY2020-21. Staffing and enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25. Via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. The New Jersey median compares districts with 1,000 or more students.
Leadership
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Source: New Jersey Department of Education, School Directory, checked 2026-10-05. Report a change
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Peer districts in New Jersey
Compare side by side →| District | Students | Schools | Spending per student | Students per teacher | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Regional School DistrictWoolwich Twp. | 2,980 | 2 | $15,480 | 13.9 | #130 |
| Cinnaminson Township School DistrictCinnaminson | 2,962 | 5 | $20,043 | 11.8 | #131 |
| West Milford Township Public School DistrictWest Milford · this district | 2,948 | 7 | $26,175 | 11.7 | #132 |
| Englewood Public School DistrictEnglewood | 2,934 | 5 | $22,294 | 11.4 | #133 |
| Manchester Township School DistrictWhiting | 2,916 | 6 | $21,955 | 10.0 | #134 |
Similar-size districts nationally
| District | Students | Spending per student | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper CityJasper, AL | 2,950 | $10,965 | 17.7 |
| Cook County School District 130Blue Island, IL | 2,950 | $14,312 | 12.7 |
| Clay CountyManchester, KY | 2,948 | $11,127 | 13.6 |
| Kenowa Hills Public SchoolsGrand Rapids, MI | 2,947 | $12,207 | 15.9 |
Peers are the districts closest in enrollment, so they can still differ in many other ways. Enrollment, school counts and phone numbers are from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25.
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