Best Public Schools in Kenilworth, NJ


Summary:

The city of Kenilworth, New Jersey is home to two schools: David Brearley Middle/High School and Warren G. Harding Elementary School. While the Kenilworth School District as a whole is ranked below average in the state, the data reveals some standout elements about these schools.

David Brearley Middle/High School stands out for its high 4-year graduation rate of 98.5% and low dropout rate of 0.5%, both significantly better than the state average. However, the school lags the state in most subject area proficiency scores, with only 40-46% of students scoring proficient in ELA and 9-59% in math. In contrast, Warren G. Harding Elementary School has stronger math proficiency, with 50.6% of 4th graders and 53.8% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better.

Both schools have a majority white student population, with significant Hispanic enrollment. David Brearley Middle/High School has a higher percentage of Black students at 6.7% compared to 3.1% at Harding Elementary. Interestingly, per-student spending is relatively close between the two schools, suggesting funding may not be a major driver of the performance differences.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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