Jonathan Dayton High School
Springfield, NJ · Springfield Public School District · Grades 9-12
244th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 40%▼ Declining
Jonathan Dayton High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jonathan Dayton High School 244th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 40% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 40th in 2025 — declining.
Jonathan Dayton High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 147 students tested
Jonathan Dayton High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 653 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.3% | 49.8% | ▼ 13.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.5% | 24.7% | ▲ 11.2 pts | |
| Black | 12.6% | 15.2% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 6.4% | 6.1% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 4.0% | ▲ 3.7 pts |
Homes near Jonathan Dayton High School
Typical home value $720K in zip 07081 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Jonathan Dayton High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Millburn High SchoolMillburn Township School District · 0.9 mi away27th of 404
ELA 82% · Math 78% - 3Union High SchoolTownship of Union School District · 1.6 mi away308th of 404
ELA 38% · Math 13% - –Work Readiness AcademyUnion County Educational Services Commission · 1.9 mi away
- 5David Brearley High SchoolKenilworth School District · 2.1 mi away227th of 404
ELA 47% · Math 29% - 8Cranford High SchoolCranford Public School District · 3.1 mi away112th of 404
ELA 66% · Math 44% - 9Summit High SchoolSummit Public School District · 3.1 mi away45th of 404
ELA 75% · Math 72% - 8Columbia High SchoolSouth Orange-Maplewood School District · 3.2 mi away118th of 404
ELA 69% · Math 41% - 4Roselle Park High SchoolRoselle Park Public School District · 3.5 mi away247th of 404
ELA 46% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jonathan Dayton High School in?
Jonathan Dayton High School is part of the Springfield Public School District district in Springfield, New Jersey.
Is Jonathan Dayton High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jonathan Dayton High School 244th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jonathan Dayton High School?
White 50%, Hispanic 25%, Black 15%, Asian 6% (653 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jonathan Dayton High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07081 is $720K 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.