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#1144 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 46% in state
Morris Knolls High School
High School · Morris Hills Regional School District · Denville, NJ
A Morris Hills Regional School District high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50 KNOLL DRIVE, Denville, NJ 07866
- Math 44% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Morris Knolls High School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Morris Knolls High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,828
Median home value
$434,200
Median rent
$1,604/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07866; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Academy for Mathematics Science and EngineeringEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Morris Hills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,141 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Morris Hills Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $32,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morris Knolls High School is listed in Morris Hills Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morris Knolls High School
Morris Knolls High School is a public high school in Denville, NJ, part of Morris Hills Regional School District, serving approximately 1,473 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,144 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Morris Knolls High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morris Knolls High School
What grades does Morris Knolls High School serve?
Morris Knolls High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Morris Knolls High School?
Morris Knolls High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Knolls High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Knolls High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morris Knolls High School rank in NJ?
Morris Knolls High School ranks #1,144 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Morris Knolls High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morris Knolls High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Morris Knolls High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morris Knolls High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Morris Knolls High School a charter school?
No, Morris Knolls High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morris Knolls High School a Title I school?
No, Morris Knolls High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morris Knolls High School?
9.3% of students at Morris Knolls High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 137
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (973) 664-2201
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07866)
- 22,632
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07866; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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