Kenilworth School District

The Kenilworth School District in New Jersey operates two schools: David Brearley Middle/High School and Warren G. Harding Elementary School. The district is ranked 423 out of 609 in New Jersey and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

David Brearley Middle/High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 281 out of 422 New Jersey high schools in 2022-2023 to 323 out of 429 in 2023-2024 and 312 out of 434 in 2024-2025. The school has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 91.3% but a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%. Its test scores are generally below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 9.3% to 57.7% across various subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Warren G. Harding Elementary School has also seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 714 out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 605 out of 1,338 in 2023-2024 and 741 out of 1,347 in 2024-2025. The elementary school shares the same 14.9% chronic absenteeism rate as the high school, and its test scores are mixed, with some grade levels performing above the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, while others are below.

Both schools have lower spending per student compared to the state average, which may be a factor in their academic performance. Additionally, the free and reduced lunch rates at both schools indicate a significant population of students from low-income families, which can present additional challenges. Overall, the data suggests that the Kenilworth School District and its two schools face some challenges in terms of academic performance, attendance, and resource allocation, and addressing these areas could lead to improved outcomes for students and better overall school performance.