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Best Schools in Island Heights, NJ
Island Heights, NJ has 7 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 6,694 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Island Heights don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Island Heights, NJ
The top high schools in Island Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Toms River High School East
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1520 Students
2. Toms River High School South
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
3. Central Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1606 Students
Best Middle Schools in Island Heights, NJ
The top middle schools in Island Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 716 Students
2. Toms River Intermediate School South
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1048 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Island Heights, NJ
The top elementary schools in Island Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Island Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Island Heights School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 131 Students
2. Washington Street Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Island Heights, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Island Heights, NJ has a total population of 2,007 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Island Heights, 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 Island Heights, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Island Heights, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Island Heights, 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 Island Heights, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Island Heights, NJ
How many schools are in Island Heights, NJ?
Island Heights, NJ has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 6,694 students in total.
How do schools in Island Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Island Heights score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Island Heights don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Island Heights?
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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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Island Heights
1 of 1 schools in Island Heights carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Island Heights. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.