Top Rankings
Morris Hills Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,614 students in Morris Hills Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Morris Hills Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,614 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
254 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Morris Hills Regional School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
23%
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
220 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
9%
10%
# Hispanic Students
883 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
34%
# Black Students
83 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
1,312 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
50%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
102 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
-
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
644
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
658
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
647
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
665
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,462 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,154 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,462
$26,931
Spending / Student
$34,154
$25,828
Best Morris Hills Regional School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morris Knolls High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Knoll Drive
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2201
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,473 students
Rank: #22.
Morris Hills High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 West Main Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2301
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 1,141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Morris Hills Regional School District?
Morris Hills Regional School District manages 2 public schools serving 2,614 students.
What is the rank of Morris Hills Regional School District?
Morris Hills Regional School District is ranked #179 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morris Hills Regional School District?
50% of Morris Hills Regional School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morris Hills Regional School District?
Morris Hills Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Morris Hills Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,154 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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