South Orange & Maplewood School District

The School District of South Orange and Maplewood serves around 7,000 students in ten schools, including one early-childhood center, six elementary schools, two middle schools, and Columbia High School – New Jersey's first high school. 

Under the new leadership of Superintendent Jason Bing, the district is focusing on restoring community trust to deliver multiple pathways for academic success for all students through a combination of reimagined structures, support, and innovative instructional methods.