Best High Schools in Hudson County, NJ

Hudson County, NJ has 41 high schools with 33,876 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 Hudson County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hudson County underperform expectations.

1. New Dorp High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3164 Students

2. Dr Ronald Mcnair High School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 701 Students

3. Infinity Institute

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 326 Students

4. Professional Pathways High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students

5. High Tech High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students

6. County Prep High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 922 Students

7. Jose Marti Stem Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Union City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 664 Students

8. Technology High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students

9. Liberty High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students

10. Weehawken High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Weehawken Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 570 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hudson County, NJ

Hudson County, NJ has 44 middle schools with 28,486 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 Hudson County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hudson County don't meet expectations.

1. Academy I

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students

2. Explore Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 152 Students

3. Middle School # 4

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 669 Students

4. Secaucus Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Secaucus School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students

5. Veterans Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Arlington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students

6. Hoboken Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students

7. Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Vi

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students

8. Lincoln Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kearny • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 751 Students

9. Belleville Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belleville Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 671 Students

10. Union Hill Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 849 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hudson County, NJ

Hudson County, NJ has 92 elementary schools with 40,693 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 Hudson County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hudson County underperform expectations.

1. Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 474 Students

2. Cornelia F. Bradford School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 962 Students

3. Joseph F Brandt Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students

4. Hoboken Dual Language Charter School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hoboken Dual Language Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 422 Students

5. Nicholas Oresko Community School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bayonne School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 393 Students

6. Sara M. Gilmore Academy

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union City School District • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 390 Students

7. Elysian Charter School Of Hoboken

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elysian Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 292 Students

8. Wallace Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students

9. Learning Community Charter School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

The Learning Community Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 637 Students

10. Soaring Heights Charter School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Soaring Heights Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 270 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hudson County, NJ

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

Community Factors

Hudson County, NJ has a total population of 724,854 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hudson County, NJ

104,977

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

48%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hudson County, NJ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

16.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.69 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hudson County, NJ.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,522 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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