Niche.com graded every school across the U.S. based on a "rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education," it said.
According to the newly-released set of rankings, the top public high school in Essex County is Millburn High School, which was also ranked No. 10 best in the U.S.
Here are the other top-rated high schools in Essex County, according to Niche.com. State test scores, college readiness, graduation rates and teacher quality were among the factors used in determining the rankings.
- 10. West Orange HS
- 9. Columbia HS (South Orange-Maplewood)
- 8. Verona HS
- 7. North Star Academy Charter School (Newark)
- 6. Science Park HS (Newark)
- 5. West Essex HS
- 4. Glen Ridge HS
- 3. Montclair HS
- 2. Livingston Senior HS
- 1. Millburn HS
Click here for the full list of best Essex County high schools.
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