Summary:
The 07462 zip code area in Vernon Township, New Jersey is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Vernon Township School District. The data reveals a mix of performance, with Vernon Township High School standing out as the top performer, while the middle and elementary schools show room for improvement in certain areas.
Vernon Township High School is the standout, ranking 138 out of 426 New Jersey high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 91.1% 4-year graduation rate and low 1.2% dropout rate. In English Language Arts, 65.2% of 9th graders scored proficient or better, exceeding the state average. However, the school's Algebra I proficiency rates are a concern, with only 33.4% of students scoring proficient or better.
The other schools in the area show more mixed results. Glen Meadow Middle School is ranked 381 out of 743 New Jersey middle schools, with a 2-star rating. While the school performs slightly above the district and state averages in English Language Arts for 6th and 7th grades, it struggles with Mathematics proficiency, particularly in 8th grade where only 4.5% of students scored proficient or better. Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates are higher than the state average, suggesting a need to address attendance and engagement issues.
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