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Cherry Hill East Among State's 200 Best Schools, New Report Says

Niche.com says the school is among the top 200 schools, both private and public and including elementary schools, in the state.

CHERRY HILL, NJ - Cherry Hill High School East is among the top 200 schools in New Jersey, according to a new list by Niche.com.

Cherry Hill East is ranked No. 172 on Niche.com’s list of Best Schools for 2019. This year’s list expanded to include both private and public schools. It includes elementary, middle and high schools all in the same list.

Cherry Hill East was ranked as the 59th best public school in the state and second best in the county. It earned an overall grade of A+. That includes an A+ for college prep, an A for academics and A- for teachers, clubs and activities, diversity and health and safety.

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“Cherry Hill High School East is a top rated, public school located in Cherry Hill, NJ,” Niche.com said about the school. “It has 2,177 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 49% of students are at least proficient in math and 57% in reading.”

Niche's methodology is based on an analysis of academic and student-life data from the US Department of Education along with test scores, and feedback from Niche.com users. You can read the methodology by clicking here.

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