Summary:
The Edison Township School District in New Jersey is home to two high schools: John P. Stevens High School and Edison High School. While both schools serve grades 9-12, the data reveals a significant performance gap between them.
John P. Stevens High School consistently ranks among the top 50 high schools in New Jersey, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts significantly higher test scores across various subjects and grade levels compared to Edison High School and the district/state averages. For instance, in 2024-2025, 84% of 9th graders at John P. Stevens were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to only 46.8% at Edison High School.
In contrast, Edison High School is ranked much lower, between 223-283 out of 422-434 high schools in New Jersey, with a 2-star rating. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (43.19%) compared to John P. Stevens High School (13.72%), indicating a more affluent student population at the latter. Both high schools have similar 4-year graduation rates and dropout rates, as well as the same chronic absenteeism rate.
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