For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,899 students in Vernon Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏs in Vernon Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
2,899 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vernon Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#401 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
23%
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
19%
34%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
75%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,903 is higher than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,971 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,903
$26,937
Spending / Student
$25,971
$25,834
Best Vernon Township School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Mountain Primary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2890
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2890
Gr: K-1 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lounsberry Hollow School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-8745
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-8745
Gr: 4-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Vernon Township High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1832 Route 565
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2960
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Glen Meadow Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-8981
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-8981
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Rolling Hills Primary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2784
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2784
Gr: 2-3 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
625 Route 517
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2801
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2801
Gr: PK | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vernon Township School District?
Vernon Township School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,899 students.
What is the rank of Vernon Township School District?
Vernon Township School District is ranked #398 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon Township School District?
75% of Vernon Township School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vernon Township School District?
Vernon Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Vernon Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,971 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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