Below Average
#2057 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Morristown High School
High School · Morris School District · Morristown, NJ
A high school in Morristown, NJ where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50 EARLY STREET, Morristown, NJ 07960
- Math 26% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Morristown High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
34.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Morristown High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,067/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morristown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$149,462
Median home value
$701,100
Median rent
$2,173/mo
College educated
67.6%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07960; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepard Preparatory High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | 8–12 | 0.2 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Villa Walsh AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 7–12 | 1.6 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Central Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| The Morristown Beard SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 616 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Morris School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $27,078NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morristown High School is listed in Morris School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morristown High School
Morristown High School is a public high school in Morristown, NJ, part of Morris School District, serving approximately 1,856 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,057 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morristown High School
What grades does Morristown High School serve?
Morristown High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Morristown High School?
Morristown High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,856 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morristown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morristown High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morristown High School rank in NJ?
Morristown High School ranks #2,057 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Morristown High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morristown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Morristown High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morristown High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Morristown High School a charter school?
No, Morristown High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morristown High School a Title I school?
No, Morristown High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morristown High School?
34.5% of students at Morristown 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
- 1,856
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 137
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (973) 292-2000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07960)
- 46,178
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
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 07960; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.