How Kenilworth's David Brearley High School Ranks in U.S.

David Brearley High School ranked 318th in the state out of 415 schools and 10,058th out of 17,945 schools in the country according to U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 rankings. The school scored 43.95 out of 100 based on six criteria: college readiness (30%), state assessment proficiency (20%), state assessment performance (20%), underserved student performance (10%), college curriculum breadth (10%), and graduation rate (10%).

Students at David Brearley have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams. The AP participation rate was 30%, with 21% of students passing at least one exam.

In specific subject areas, Mathematics Proficiency ranked at 11%, Reading Proficiency at 47%, Science Proficiency at 20%, and the Graduation Rate received 97%.

The school had 125 students in 12th grade enrollment, and 33% of students are economically disadvantaged. These metrics reflect the school's diverse student population and commitment to supporting students across a range of backgrounds.

According to U.S. News & World Report, 44% of New Jersey high schools ranked in the top quarter of U.S. high schools, putting the state behind only Massachusetts in this metric. This demonstrates New Jersey's strong educational performance nationally.

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FAQ

Q: What is David Brearley High School's rank in New Jersey?
A: David Brearley High School ranked 318th in New Jersey out of 415 schools according to U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 rankings.

Q: What is the school's national ranking?
A: The school ranked 10,058th out of 17,945 schools in the country.

Q: What is the school's overall score?
A: David Brearley scored 43.95 out of 100 based on six weighted criteria.

Q: Does the school offer Advanced Placement courses?
A: Yes. Students at David Brearley have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams.

Q: What is the AP participation rate?
A: The AP participation rate was 30%, with 21% of students passing at least one exam.

Q: What are the proficiency rates by subject?
A: Mathematics Proficiency is at 11%, Reading Proficiency is at 47%, and Science Proficiency is at 20%.

Q: What is the graduation rate?
A: The graduation rate is 97%.

Q: How many 12th graders attend David Brearley?
A: The school had 125 students in 12th grade enrollment.

Q: What percentage of students are economically disadvantaged?
A: Approximately 33% of students are economically disadvantaged.

Q: How does New Jersey compare to other states in high school rankings?
A: According to U.S. News & World Report, 44% of New Jersey high schools ranked in the top quarter of U.S. high schools, putting the state behind only Massachusetts in this metric.

Q: What criteria does U.S. News use for rankings?
A: U.S. News & World Report bases rankings on college readiness (30%), state assessment proficiency (20%), state assessment performance (20%), underserved student performance (10%), college curriculum breadth (10%), and graduation rate (10%).