Verona High School vs. Cedar Grove High School
Should I attend Verona High School or Cedar Grove 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
Verona High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Cedar Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 642 students in grades 9-12, Verona 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 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 488 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Grove High School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
642 students
488 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#708 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#640 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
160
109
Grade 10 Students
164
125
Grade 11 Students
147
116
Grade 12 Students
171
133
Ungraded Students
-
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
79%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.36
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
n/a
