Best Public Schools in Belvidere, NJ

The city of Belvidere, New Jersey is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools (Belvidere Elementary School and White Township Consolidated School) and 1 high school (Belvidere High School). The data analysis reveals notable differences in the performance and resources of these schools within the Belvidere School District and the White Township Consolidated School District.

White Township Consolidated School stands out as a top performer, with a higher statewide ranking, a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, and strong academic achievement in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Belvidere Elementary School and Belvidere High School consistently underperform the state averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Belvidere High School, however, has a high graduation rate of 91.1% and a relatively low dropout rate of 1.2%, which are positive indicators.

The data also reveals differences in resource allocation, with the elementary schools (White Township Consolidated School and Belvidere Elementary School) having higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios compared to Belvidere High School. This suggests a focus on early education, but the performance gaps between the schools suggest that resource allocation alone may not be the sole factor in driving student outcomes. Additionally, the consistently high chronic absenteeism rates across all the schools in the district are a concern that may require further investigation and targeted interventions.