David Brearley Middle/high School vs. Jonathan Dayton High School
Should I attend David Brearley Middle/high School or Jonathan Dayton High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
David Brearley Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Most improved public schools
Jonathan Dayton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 766 students in grades 7-12, David Brearley Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 610 students in grades 9-12, Jonathan Dayton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
766 students
610 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1311 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
64%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
113
-
Grade 8 Students
142
-
Grade 9 Students
116
182
Grade 10 Students
140
143
Grade 11 Students
115
147
Grade 12 Students
139
114
Ungraded Students
1
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
35%
25%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
53%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
