Vernon Township School District, New Jersey

Vernon Township School District is a unified school district in Sussex County, New Jersey, for grades K–12. About 22,605 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 67.5 sq mi (175 km²) of land.

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Vernon Township School District in New Jersey
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
22,605 ± 30
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Sussex County
Land area
67.5 sq mi (175 km²)
Median household income
$115,873 ± $6,038
Median home value
$331,000 ± $10,712
Water area
2.36 sq mi (6.1 km²)
State
New Jersey
Census code (GEOID)
3416710
Coordinates (central point)
41.195757, -74.488175

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Vernon Township School District, largest first

  1. Vernon Township22,605 people
  2. Highland Lakes (CDP)3,852 people
  3. Vernon Valley (CDP)1,532 people
  4. Vernon Center (CDP)1,503 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. West Milford Township School District8.0 mi southeast
  2. Warwick Valley Central School District, New York8.2 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Vernon Township School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Vernon Township School District before you rely on it.

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