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#1281 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Vernon Township High School
High School · Vernon Township School District · Vernon, NJ
A high school in Vernon, NJ where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1832 ROUTE 565 PO BOX 800, Vernon, NJ 07462
- Math 41% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vernon Township High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vernon Township High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,125
Median home value
$252,600
Median rent
$1,614/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Vernon Township School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,849NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vernon Township High School is listed in Vernon Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vernon Township High School
Vernon Township High School is a public high school in Vernon, NJ, part of Vernon Township School District, serving approximately 912 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,281 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vernon Township High School
What grades does Vernon Township High School serve?
Vernon Township High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vernon Township High School?
Vernon Township High School has an enrollment of approximately 912 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Township High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vernon Township High School rank in NJ?
Vernon Township High School ranks #1,281 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Vernon Township High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vernon Township High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Vernon Township High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vernon Township High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vernon Township High School a charter school?
No, Vernon Township High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vernon Township High School a Title I school?
No, Vernon Township High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vernon Township High School?
21.4% of students at Vernon Township 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
- 912
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (973) 764-2960
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07462)
- 6,892
- Area average commute
- 43.5 min
- Area median age
- 49
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 07462; 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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