For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 702 students in Verona, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Verona, NJ is Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Verona, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Verona have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Verona, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Bloomfield Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6751
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6751
Gr: 5-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Verona, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Verona, NJ include Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Verona?
1 public middle schools are located in Verona.
What is the racial composition of students in Verona?
Verona public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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