Glen Rock Public School District

The Glen Rock Public School District is a high-performing school district in New Jersey, serving 6 schools across 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 43 out of 613 school districts in the state and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the district stand out as particularly exceptional. Alexander Hamilton School is the top-performing elementary school, ranked 11th out of 1,338 elementary schools in New Jersey, with over 90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Richard E. Byrd School is another high-achieving elementary school, ranked 59th in the state. At the high school level, Glen Rock High School is ranked 32nd out of 426 high schools in New Jersey and boasts a 91.1% four-year graduation rate.

The Glen Rock Public School District consistently outperforms state averages in academic metrics, with 89% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 58.1% statewide. The district also has low rates of chronic absenteeism and dropout, as well as above-average spending per student. While the district demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence, there are some potential equity concerns, such as disparities in test scores between the highest and lowest-performing schools, particularly in mathematics.