Dumont Public School District

The Dumont Public School District in New Jersey operates 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population. The district's schools demonstrate a mix of strong academic performance, with Dumont High School and Selzer Elementary/Middle School standing out as top-performing institutions.

Dumont High School is the district's shining star, ranking 104th out of 422 New Jersey high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts impressive academic results, with 70.7% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 36% in Algebra I, and 66.6% in Geometry. Additionally, Dumont High School maintains a high graduation rate of 91.9% and a low dropout rate of 0.0%, indicating the district's success in preparing students for post-secondary success.

Among the elementary schools, Selzer Elementary/Middle School and Grant Elementary School stand out for their strong academic performance. Selzer Elementary/Middle School ranks 419th out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools and boasts the highest ELA proficiency rates among the district's elementary schools, with 75.7% of 3rd graders and 80.4% of 7th graders proficient or better. Grant Elementary School, ranked 223rd out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools, also impresses with a 76.1% proficiency rate in 5th-grade math and a 79.7% ELA proficiency rate in 5th grade.