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Sparta High School vs. Vernon Township High School

Should you attend Sparta High School or Vernon Township High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sparta High School
70 West Mountain Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Vernon Township High School
1832 Route 565
Vernon, NJ 07462
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Sparta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Vernon Township High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,045 students in grades 9-12, Sparta High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 912 students in grades 9-12, Vernon Township 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 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,045 students
912 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sparta High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vernon Township High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sparta High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vernon Township High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
75 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sparta High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vernon Township High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sparta High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sparta Township Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Township High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vernon Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#764 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#1235 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sparta High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vernon Township High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in NJ)
26%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sparta Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vernon Township High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vernon Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Top 50% in NJ)
52%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sparta Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vernon Township High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vernon Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Top 20% in NJ)
23%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sparta Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vernon Township High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Vernon Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 20% in NJ)
89%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sparta High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sparta Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Vernon Township High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Vernon Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sparta High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Vernon Township High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
255
211
Grade 10 Students
262
213
Grade 11 Students
516
242
Grade 12 Students
12
246

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sparta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sparta Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vernon Township High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vernon Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sparta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sparta Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vernon Township High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vernon Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sparta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sparta Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vernon Township High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vernon Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
78%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sparta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sparta Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vernon Township High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vernon Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sparta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sparta Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vernon Township High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vernon Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sparta High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sparta Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vernon Township High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vernon Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sparta High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sparta Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vernon Township High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vernon Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sparta High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sparta Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vernon Township High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vernon Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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