West Morris Central High School
CHESTER, NJ · West Morris Regional High School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, fringe
77th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 81%▼ Declining
259 BARTLEY ROAD, CHESTER, NJ 07930
(908)879-5212NCES ID 341755004550Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks West Morris Central High School 77th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 81% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 90th in 2019 to 81th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 244 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,023 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.6% | 76.4% | ▼ 12.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 12.9% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 4.3% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 4.1% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $927K in zip 07930 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than West Morris Central High School
- #177Mount Olive High SchoolMount Olive Township School District · 3.5 mi away177th of 404
ELA 64% ▼8 · Math 25% ▼30Compare - #189Hackettstown High SchoolHackettstown Public School District · 5.8 mi away189th of 404
ELA 57% ▼15 · Math 30% ▼25Compare - #128Athletic Training and Physical TherapyMorris County Vocational School District · 5.8 mi away128th of 404
ELA 63% ▼9 · Math 42% ▼13Compare - #174Roxbury High SchoolRoxbury Township School District · 5.8 mi away174th of 404
ELA 54% ▼18 · Math 36% ▼19Compare - #53West Morris Mendham High SchoolWest Morris Regional High School District · 7.5 mi away53rd of 404
ELA 73% ▲1 · Math 69% ▲14Compare - #148Lenape Valley Regional High SchoolLenape Valley Regional High School District · 7.8 mi away148th of 404
ELA 54% ▼18 · Math 43% ▼12Compare - #336Hopatcong High SchoolHopatcong Borough School District · 8.5 mi away336th of 404
ELA 23% ▼49 · Math 16% ▼39Compare - #134Randolph High SchoolRandolph Township School District · 8.8 mi away134th of 404
ELA 70% ▼2 · Math 34% ▼21Compare
What school district is West Morris Central High School in?
West Morris Central High School is part of the West Morris Regional High School District district in CHESTER, New Jersey.
Is West Morris Central High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Morris Central High School 77th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Morris Central High School?
White 76%, Hispanic 13%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 4% (1,023 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Morris Central High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07930 is $927K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.