West Morris Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chester, New Jersey 07930 · West Morris Regional High School District
#20 of 357 high schools in New Jersey
#481 of 16,910 nationally
About West Morris Central High School
West Morris Central High School is a public high located in Chester, in the West Morris Regional High School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,015 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 20th of 357 ranked high schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (71th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,015.
There are 4 schools in Chester; West Morris Central High School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)1.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
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 West Morris Central High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 1.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Morris Central High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mountain View Elementary School
Flanders · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students · 2.8 km away
Tinc Rd. Elementary School
Flanders · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students · 4.3 km away
Mount Olive Middle School
Budd Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,137 students · 4.5 km away
Black River Middle School
Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
352 students · 4.9 km away
Dickerson Elementary School
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
356 students · 5.0 km away
Bragg Elementary School
Chester · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
297 students · 5.1 km away
Benedict A. Cucinella School
Long Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students · 5.2 km away
Old Farmers Road School
Long Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
345 students · 5.3 km away
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
Budd Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students · 5.5 km away
Long Valley Middle School
Long Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,015 students
Jackson Liberty High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,012 students
West Morris Mendham High School
Mendham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,012 students
River Dell Regional High School
Oradell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,025 students
Sparta High School
Sparta · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,025 students
Barnegat High School
Barnegat · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,003 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Morris Central High School a good school?
West Morris Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 86.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #20 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 West Morris Central High School rank in New Jersey?
West Morris Central High School ranks #20 of 357 high schools in New Jersey and #481 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Morris Central High School?
West Morris Central High School had 1,015 students in 2025.
Is West Morris Central High School a elementary school or a high school?
West Morris Central High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Morris Central High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Morris Central High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.