After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Sussex County” report:
- No. 1 - Sparta High School
- No. 2 - Newton High School
- No. 3 - Lenape Valley Regional High School
- No. 4 - High Point Regional High School
- No. 5 - Kittatinny Regional High School
Sparta earned an overall grade of A-, with the Newton and Lenape Valley schools earning a B+ on Niche.
The schools were also ranked high by users, with Sparta and Lenape Valley earning 3.5/5 stars based on more than 200 reviews. Newton High School earned four stars based on 140 user reviews.
As far as academics, Sparta earned an A with Newton and Lenape Valley not far behind with B’s.
Sparta High School boasts an A- in overall sports, with Newton earning an A and Lenape earning a B+.
All five schools boast exceptional student-to-teacher ratios as well: Sparta’s ratio is 11 to one, while Newton and Lenape both have 12 to one ratios. High Point comes in at 11 to one with Kittatinny boasting a 10 to one ratio.
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