Jonathan Dayton High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Springfield, New Jersey 07081 · Springfield Public School District
#157 of 357 high schools in New Jersey
#6335 of 16,910 nationally
About Jonathan Dayton High School
Jonathan Dayton High School is a public high located in Springfield, in the Springfield Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 654 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 157th of 357 ranked high schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 654.
There are 5 schools in Springfield; Jonathan Dayton High School ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)23%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)19.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jonathan Dayton High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Jonathan Dayton High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
James Caldwell Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
276 students · 490 m away
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students · 655 m away
Washington School
Millburn · Public middle · Grades 5–5
363 students · 1.5 km away
Millburn High School
Millburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,380 students · 1.5 km away
Battle Hill Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
414 students · 1.6 km away
Edward V. Walton Primary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
511 students · 1.8 km away
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
276 students · 1.9 km away
South Mountain School
Millburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
278 students · 2.0 km away
Millburn Middle School
Millburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,106 students · 2.3 km away
Union High School
Union · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,410 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Pequannock Township High School
Pompton Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
655 students
Hoboken High School
Hoboken · Public high · Grades 9–12
652 students
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
Passaic · Public high · Grades 6–12
650 students
International High School
Paterson · Public high · Grades 9–12
650 students
Boonton High School
Boonton · Public high · Grades 9–12
646 students
East Orange STEM Academy High School
East Orange · Public high · Grades 6–12
646 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jonathan Dayton High School a good school?
Jonathan Dayton High School has a Success Index (US) of 57.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #157 of 357 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jonathan Dayton High School rank in New Jersey?
Jonathan Dayton High School ranks #157 of 357 high schools in New Jersey and #6335 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jonathan Dayton High School?
Jonathan Dayton High School had 654 students in 2025.
Is Jonathan Dayton High School a elementary school or a high school?
Jonathan Dayton High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jonathan Dayton High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jonathan Dayton High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.