Bayonne High School vs. County Prep High School
Should you attend Bayonne High School or County Prep High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bayonne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
County Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 2,832 students in grades 9-12, Bayonne High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 917 students in grades 9-12, County Prep High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
n/a
Vocational
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,832 students
917 students


% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
41% | 59%


Total Classroom Teachers
223 teachers
95 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1615 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#661 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
88%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%


Graduation Rate
90%
91%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
803
237
Grade 10 Students
709
214
Grade 11 Students
665
232
Grade 12 Students
655
234
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
28%


% Hispanic
34%
36%


% Black
17%
6%


% White
39%
24%


% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%


Diversity Score
0.71
0.74


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%

