EAST HANOVER — Whippany Park High School was ranked the 84th best high school in New Jersey in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best High Schools rankings. Nationally, Whippany Park placed 1,632nd. The rankings evaluated nearly 24,000 eligible public high schools nationwide, with almost 18,000 receiving state and national recognition.
Hanover Park High School was also recognized, earning the 114th spot statewide and 2,194th nationally.
The U.S. News methodology weighs academic performance, graduation rates, and college readiness. At Whippany Park, New Jersey Student Learning Assessment scores reflect the following subject proficiencies:
- Mathematics: 50%
- Reading: 64%
- Science: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 95%
Local Rankings
Neighboring public high schools also ranked prominently in the 2025 report:
- Madison High School: #77 NJ / #1,550 National
- Mountain Lakes High School: #34 NJ / #663 National
- Chatham High School: #37 NJ / #748 National
- Morris Hills High School: #57 NJ / #1,198 National
- Montville High School: #62 NJ / #1,361 National
- Randolph High School: #73 NJ / #1,513 National
- Parsippany Hills High School: #76 NJ / #1,534 National
- Whippany Park High School: #84 NJ / #1,632 National
- Morris Knolls High School: #90 NJ / #1,787 National
- Parsippany High School: #102 NJ / #2,055 National
- Hanover Park High School: #114 NJ / #2,194 National
- Morristown High School: #134 NJ / #3,044 National
- Roxbury High School: #195 NJ / #5,721 National
Why Rankings Matter
“Students and families need data to help them make one of the most important decisions of their academic journey. Our Best High Schools rankings provide the insights to help them identify schools that will prepare students for college success,” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for education at U.S. News. “Access to information isn’t just helpful—it’s essential for planning a student’s future.”
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