Schools
The District operates two grade 9-12 comprehensive high schools (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics):
- West Morris Central High School built in 1958 with 173,210 square feet (16,092 m2) of space, is located in Washington Township, and serves Washington Township. Enrollment was 1,394.
- West Morris Mendham High School built in 1970 with 171,025 square feet (15,889 m2) of space, is located in Mendham Borough and serves Chester Borough, Chester Township, Mendham Borough and Mendham Township. Enrollment was 1,299.
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