Verona Public School District

The Verona Public School District in New Jersey consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is ranked 216 out of 615 districts in the state and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other districts.

Among the elementary schools, Brookdale Avenue School and Forest Avenue School stand out as the top performers. Brookdale Avenue School has the lowest student-teacher ratio and the highest proficiency rates in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, while Forest Avenue School consistently ranks among the top 366 elementary schools in New Jersey and has low chronic absenteeism. The middle school, Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School, and the high school, Verona High School, both perform well, with the high school ranking among the top 105 high schools in the state and boasting a 97.2% four-year graduation rate.

Overall, the Verona Public School District appears to be a strong-performing district, with several standout schools that excel in academic achievement and other key metrics. The district's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggests a relatively affluent student population, which may contribute to the overall strong performance observed across the schools.