Morris County

Across the population-heavy New Jersey county of Morris County of about 514,528 residents, the public-school footprint covers 156 schools and about 72,239 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $137,326, about 58% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 33% above the New Jersey median.

For a sense of the school types, Morris County consists of 92 elementary schools (32,663 students), 32 middle schools (16,849), 29 high schools (22,705), and 3 combined or other schools.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 7,027 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 4%: 75,366 students in SY 2017-18 versus 72,239 in SY 2024-25. Morris County now counts 152 public schools, down from 158 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 65% to 55%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Morris County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.