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Best Schools in Lakehurst, NJ
Lakehurst, NJ has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,034 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Lakehurst underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lakehurst, NJ
The top high schools in Lakehurst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Memorial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1499 Students
2. Manchester Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lakehurst, NJ
The top middle schools in Lakehurst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carl W. Goetz Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 989 Students
2. Manchester Township Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lakehurst, NJ
The top elementary schools in Lakehurst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whiting Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
2. Manchester Township Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
3. Switlik Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 809 Students
4. Lakehurst Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakehurst School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 381 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lakehurst, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lakehurst, NJ has a total population of 3,988 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lakehurst, 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 Lakehurst, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lakehurst, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lakehurst, 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 Lakehurst, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lakehurst, NJ
How many schools are in Lakehurst, NJ?
Lakehurst, NJ has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,034 students in total.
How do schools in Lakehurst perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Lakehurst score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Lakehurst underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lakehurst?
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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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Lakehurst
1 of 1 schools in Lakehurst carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Lakehurst. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.