Jefferson Township High School
OAK RIDGE, NJ · Jefferson Township Public School District · Grades 9-12
270th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 33%▼ Declining
Jefferson Township High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Township High School 270th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 33% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 44th in 2019 to 33th in 2025 — declining.
Jefferson Township High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 167 students tested
Jefferson Township High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 791 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.9% | 76.4% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 15.4% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 3.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Township High School
Typical home value $534K in zip 07438 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Jefferson Township High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Academy for Environmental ScienceMorris County Vocational School District · 0 mi away
- 7Sparta High SchoolSparta Township Public School District · 4.6 mi away136th of 404
ELA 58% · Math 44% - 4Sussex County Technical SchoolSussex County Technical School District · 7.6 mi away260th of 404
ELA 47% · Math 19% - 3Dover High SchoolDover Public School District · 8.2 mi away311th of 404
ELA 34% · Math 15% - 10Academy for Mathematics, Science and EngineeringMorris County Vocational School District · 8.8 mi away1st of 404
ELA 100% · Math 100% - 8Morris Hills High SchoolMorris Hills Regional School District · 8.8 mi away96th of 404
ELA 70% · Math 47% - 2Hopatcong High SchoolHopatcong Borough School District · 8.8 mi away336th of 404
ELA 23% · Math 16% - 10Academy for Performing ArtsMorris County Vocational School District · 9.3 mi away24th of 404
ELA 89% · Math 74%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Township High School in?
Jefferson Township High School is part of the Jefferson Township Public School District district in OAK RIDGE, New Jersey.
Is Jefferson Township High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Township High School 270th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Township High School?
White 76%, Hispanic 15%, Asian 4%, Black 2% (791 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Township High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07438 is $534K 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.