West Morris Regional High School District, NJ

Original Research by School Decision on West Morris Regional High School District

West Morris Regional High School District serves grades nine through twelve across two comprehensive high schools: West Morris Central High School and West Morris Mendham High School. The district draws from a collection of Morris County communities including Chester, Long Valley, Mendham, Far Hills, Califon, and others, making it a regional draw rather than a single-town district. For a family choosing where to live within this area, the two schools are the only secondary option.

Academic performance data from state assessments is not available in the records we reviewed, nor is a graduation rate. This is an important gap, since families usually look at these metrics to gauge academic outcomes. The absence may stem from the state’s reporting cycle or from how data is collected at the district level, but no official explanation appears in the material we had. A parent would want to ask the district directly for current proficiency results and graduation rates, as these are commonly expected for a high school district. What is available is the district’s chronic absenteeism rate, which falls at a level somewhat better than the typical rate among Morris County districts. That is a positive signal about daily engagement.

Per-pupil current spending is in the middle range but on the lower half when placed against other districts in Morris County. That suggests the district operates on a budget that is not notably tight nor unusually generous relative to its neighbors. Without program or staffing data, it is hard to say how that spending translates into course offerings, class sizes, or support services. The district’s total enrollment is roughly two thousand students, split fairly evenly across the four grades. Racially, the student body is predominantly White, with a notable Hispanic minority, a smaller Asian population, and very small Black and multiracial groups. Information on students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, students with disabilities, and English learners was not reported. Those gaps are meaningful for a family wanting to understand the range of student needs and supports.

A recent bond referendum, which passed in March of the prior year, authorized funding for roof replacements, HVAC renovations, and field house upgrades at both high schools. Publicly reported sources note this will improve facilities but also carries implications for property taxes in the member towns. For families, this means the buildings are likely to see tangible improvements in the near term, and the tax impact is a known factor in the local cost of living.

Housing in the communities served by this district is expensive. Typical home values are well above the national average, and rents are high. The countywide housing market is active, with homes selling relatively quickly. A family considering a move here should expect a significant housing investment. The economic context of Morris County generally supports higher incomes, which aligns with the area’s home prices.

What this district offers is a traditional suburban high school experience in an affluent corner of New Jersey, with two schools that share a district identity but operate separately. The lack of core academic metrics means a prospective family needs to do its own homework, particularly around college readiness, Advanced Placement or dual enrollment offerings, and special education supports, none of which were covered in the data we had. The bond-funded facility upgrades are a concrete positive. This district fits a family that values a regional high school setting, can afford the high housing costs, and is willing to seek out performance details directly from the schools.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,110

Grades

09–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 13%

Black 2%

White 75%

Asian 5%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

West Morris Central High School

West Morris Mendham High School

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$879,456

Year-over-year change+3.1%

Range across 11 ZIP codes$492K to $1.4M

vs. state typical1.54x

vs. national typical2.39x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (11 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
07853	Long Valley	$736K	+2.0%	31.9%
07930	Chester	$920K	+2.7%	25.2%
07945	Mendham	$1.1M	+6.0%	17.9%
07931	Far Hills	$1.4M	+1.6%	5.5%
07840	Hackettstown	$492K	+2.6%	4.8%
07830	Califon	$760K	+3.4%	4.8%
07960	Morristown	$901K	+5.3%	3.3%
07865	Port Murray	$503K	+1.8%	2.4%
07836	Flanders	$661K	+0.6%	1.8%
07869	Randolph	$814K	+3.6%	0.7%
07934	Far Hills	$1.0M	+4.5%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,708/mo

Year-over-year change-0.5%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$2,069 to $2,923/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
07840	Hackettstown	$2,659	—	4.8%
07960	Morristown	$2,923	-0.5%	3.3%
07869	Randolph	$2,069	—	0.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,438/mo

Home price / national median income10.5x

Annual rent / national median income38.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,730/mo

Market Activity: Morris County

Median listing price$725,000

Median listing price YoY-3.2%

Median price per sq ft$333

Median price per sq ft YoY-0.3%

Median days on market20.3 days

Median days on market YoY+6.6%

Active listings797

Active listings YoY+24.1%

New listings644

New listings YoY+3.2%

Pending listings742

Pending listings YoY+7.8%

Hotness: median listing price$743,450

Hotness: median listing price YoY+2.8%

Supply score99.7

Supply score YoY+0.1%

Demand score95.3

Demand score YoY+3.3%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$571,373 (+3.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Academic Performance
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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