Somerset Hills Regional School District
School District · Bernardsville, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,699
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,699
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#211 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,141
+$2,532 vs New Jersey median
District size
1,699 students
Typical than New Jersey median
The short answer
Somerset Hills Regional School District ranks #211 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Somerset Hills Regional School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bernardsville Middle School (8.6/10), Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School (5.8/10), and Bernards High School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Somerset Hills Regional School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernardsville Middle School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Bernards High School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Somerset Hills Regional School District
Somerset Hills Regional School District is a Bernardsville, New Jersey school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,699 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. District-level spending was $28,141 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Somerset Hills Regional School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bernardsville Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Somerset Hills Regional School District students show an average math proficiency of 63.1% and ELA proficiency of 71.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Somerset Hills Regional School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Somerset Hills Regional School District with test data.
Schools in Somerset Hills Regional School District
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Bernardsville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,699
- Teachers (FTE)
- 152
- District spending per student
- $28,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Somerset Hills Regional School District?
Somerset Hills Regional School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Somerset Hills Regional School District?
The average composite rating for Somerset Hills Regional School District is 6.5/10. 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 Somerset Hills Regional School District?
Somerset Hills Regional School District's district-level spending was $28,141 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 Somerset Hills Regional School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Somerset Hills Regional School District is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Somerset Hills Regional School District?
Bernardsville Middle School is the highest-rated school in Somerset Hills Regional School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Somerset Hills Regional School District?
Across schools in Somerset Hills Regional School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Somerset Hills Regional School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Somerset Hills Regional School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.9%
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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