| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenape Valley Regional School District | Netcong | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 674 | 1 | 9–12 | 2 |
| Sparta Township School District | Sparta | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 3,299 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Byram Township School District | Andover | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 837 | 2 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Montague Township School District | Montague | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 309 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Ogdensburg Borough School District | Ogdensburg | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 281 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Hardyston Township School District | Stockholm | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 598 | 2 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Kittatinny Regional School District | Branchville | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 783 | 1 | 7–12 | 4 |
| Vernon Township School District | Glenwood | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 2,966 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| High Point Regional School District | Sussex | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 838 | 1 | 9–12 | 3 |
| Wallkill Valley Regional School District | Franklin | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 635 | 1 | 9–12 | 2 |
| Hopatcong Borough School District | Hopatcong | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 1,418 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Sussex County compares
Together they enroll 12,638 students across 25 schools. The largest is Sparta Township School District with 3,299 students. Districts here average 5.1/10, below the New Jersey average of 5.8/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Sussex County, New Jersey
Sussex County has 11 public school districts covering 20 zip codes. The top-rated district in Sussex County is Lenape Valley Regional School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New Jersey. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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