Vernon Township School District

625 Route 517
Vernon, NJ 07462
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,872 students in Vernon Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Vernon Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
2,872 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vernon Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#401 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
38%
42%
49%
24%
23%
93%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
20%
35%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
73%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,165 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,215 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,165
$27,031
Spending / Student
$26,215
$25,924

Best Vernon Township School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Mountain Primary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2890
Gr: K-1 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lounsberry Hollow School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-8745
Gr: 4-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Vernon Township High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1832 Route 565
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Glen Meadow Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-8981
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Rolling Hills Primary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2784
Gr: 2-3 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Walnut Ridge School
625 Route 517
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2801
Gr: PK | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vernon Township School District?
Vernon Township School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,872 students.
What is the rank of Vernon Township School District?
Vernon Township School District is ranked #396 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon Township School District?
73% of Vernon Township School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vernon Township School District?
Vernon Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Vernon Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,215 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,872 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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