Morris Hills Regional School District
School District · Denville, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
2 high
Enrollment
2,654
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
2 high
Enrollment
2,654
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Evaluating Morris Hills Regional School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Morris Hills Regional School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Morris Hills High School
Rockaway · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Morris Knolls High School
Denville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#180 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$32,554
+$6,945 vs New Jersey median
District size
2,654 students
Larger than New Jersey median
Top-Rated Schools in Morris Hills Regional School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morris Hills High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Morris Knolls High School | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Morris Hills Regional School District
Morris Hills Regional School District is a Denville, New Jersey school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 2,654 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. District-level spending was $32,554 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Morris Hills Regional School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Morris Hills High School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Morris Hills Regional School District students show an average math proficiency of 56.1% and ELA proficiency of 72.2%.
The district includes 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Morris Hills Regional School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Morris Hills Regional School District with test data.
Schools in Morris Hills Regional School District
2 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Denville
- Total Enrollment
- 2,654
- Teachers (FTE)
- 256
- District spending per student
- $32,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Morris Hills Regional School District?
Morris Hills Regional School District has 2 schools in total — 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Morris Hills Regional School District?
The average composite rating for Morris Hills Regional School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Morris Hills Regional School District?
Morris Hills Regional School District's district-level spending was $32,554 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Morris Hills Regional School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Morris Hills Regional School District is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Morris Hills Regional School District?
Morris Hills High School is the highest-rated school in Morris Hills Regional School District with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Morris Hills Regional School District?
Across schools in Morris Hills Regional School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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