Best High Schools in Highlands, NJ

Highlands, NJ has 4 high schools with 2,241 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Highlands score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Highlands don't meet expectations.

1. Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 972 Students

2. Henry Hudson Regional School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henry Hudson Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 296 Students

3. Shore Regional High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shore Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 585 Students

4. Keansburg High School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Keansburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 388 Students

Best Middle Schools in Highlands, NJ

Highlands, NJ has 3 middle schools with 1,788 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Highlands score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Highlands meet expectations.

1. Maple Place Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oceanport School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 264 Students

2. Bayshore Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Middletown Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Highlands, NJ

Highlands, NJ has 4 elementary schools with 1,336 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Highlands score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Highlands exceed expectations.

1. Ps 100 Coney Island School (the)

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students

2. Ps 225 Eileen E Zaglin (the)

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 963 Students

3. Wolf Hill School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oceanport School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 295 Students

4. Atlantic Highlands Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Atlantic Highlands School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 256 Students

5. Highlands Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Highlands Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 170 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Highlands, NJ

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Highlands, NJ has a total population of 5,203 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Highlands, NJ

5,365

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

54%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Highlands, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

16.99 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.96 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.04 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highlands, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highlands, NJ.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,845 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Highlands, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Highlands, NJ

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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Leonardo, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Fair Haven, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Monmouth Beach, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Belford, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Little Silver, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Red Bank, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Oceanport, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations