Berkeley Heights School District

The Berkeley Heights School District is a high-performing school system in New Jersey, comprising 6 schools that serve students from early childhood through high school. The district's schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with several standout institutions that excel in academics and student outcomes.

Columbia Middle School is a standout, consistently ranking as one of the top middle schools in New Jersey with a 5-star rating. The school's students demonstrate exceptional performance in math, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and Geometry. Thomas P. Hughes School, an elementary school, also ranks in the top 10% of New Jersey elementary schools, with over 80% of students meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and math. At the high school level, Governor Livingston High School stands out with a 91.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate.

Overall, the Berkeley Heights School District demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence, with all of its schools ranking in the top 20% or better in the state. The district's schools show consistent high performance, equitable resource allocation, and efficient use of funds, with higher spending per student at the high school level and lower student-teacher ratios at the elementary and middle school levels. While the district faces a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate, it remains a high-quality educational system that provides a quality education to its students.