Top Rankings
Vernon Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,898 students in Vernon Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Vernon Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,898 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
252 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Vernon Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#418 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
424 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
32%
# Black Students
64 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
2,275 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
79%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
83
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
198
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
207
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
208
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
197
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
207
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
239
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
232
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
258
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
90
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,913 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,980 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,913
$27,348
Spending / Student
$25,980
$26,228
Best Vernon Township School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vernon Township High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1832 Route 565
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2960
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 964 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Mountain Primary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2890
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2890
Grades: K-1
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Lounsberry Hollow School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-8745
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-8745
Grades: 4-5
| 421 students
Rank: #44.
Glen Meadow Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-8981
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-8981
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Rolling Hills Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2784
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2784
Grades: 2-3
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vernon Township School District?
Vernon Township School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,898 students.
What is the rank of Vernon Township School District?
Vernon Township School District is ranked #424 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon Township School District?
79% of Vernon Township School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vernon Township School District?
Vernon Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Vernon Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,980 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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