Best Schools in Penton, NJ
Penton, NJ has 3 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 873 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Penton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Penton, NJ
The top high schools in Penton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 420 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Penton, NJ
The top elementary schools in Penton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mannington Township Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mannington Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 171 Students
2. Quinton Township School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quinton Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 282 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Penton, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Penton, NJ has a total population of 109 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Penton, 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 Penton, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Penton, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Penton, 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 Penton, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Penton, NJ
How many schools are in Penton, NJ?
Penton, NJ has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 873 students in total.
How do schools in Penton perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Penton score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Penton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Penton?
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: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations