Top Rankings
West Morris Regional High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,067 students in West Morris Regional High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in West Morris Regional High School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,067 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Morris Regional High School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
23%
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
13%
34%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
75%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,224 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,613 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,224
$26,931
Spending / Student
$29,613
$25,828
Best West Morris Regional High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Morris Mendham High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 East Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-2501
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,044 students
Rank: #22.
West Morris Central High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
259 Bartley Road
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5212
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5212
Grades: 9-12
| 1,023 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Morris Regional High School District?
West Morris Regional High School District manages 2 public schools serving 2,067 students.
What is the rank of West Morris Regional High School District?
West Morris Regional High School District is ranked #102 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Morris Regional High School District?
75% of West Morris Regional High School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Morris Regional High School District?
West Morris Regional High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is West Morris Regional High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,613 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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