Best Schools in Highland Lake, NJ
Highland Lake, NJ has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,819 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Highland Lake greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highland Lake, NJ
The top high schools in Highland Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vernon Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 929 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highland Lake, NJ
The top middle schools in Highland Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glen Meadow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highland Lake, NJ
The top elementary schools in Highland Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rolling Hills Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon Township School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 410 Students
2. Lounsberry Hollow School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon Township School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 401 Students
3. Cedar Mountain Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 434 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highland Lake, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highland Lake, NJ has a total population of 4,376 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highland Lake, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Highland Lake, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highland Lake, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highland Lake, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Highland Lake, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highland Lake, NJ
How many schools are in Highland Lake, NJ?
Highland Lake, NJ has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,819 students in total.
How do schools in Highland Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Highland Lake score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Highland Lake greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highland Lake?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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