JH2022 I only respond because you are making declarative statements such as “Pingry they are the benchmark”.
Delbarton had 32 kids get National Merit recognition from a class of 115. Yes a slightly lower percentage then Pingrys 46 of a class of 139 but insignificant. Keep in mind Delbarton soccer, hockey and lacrosse all nationally ranked in top 20. Lastly Delbarton is committed to community service and the arts
Keep in mind both schools historically place about 25-35% of students at ivy and ivy plus schools and 50% at top 30 schools. It really comes down to individual preference. Other schools do produce similar outcomes to Pingry just different. Delbarton all boys, athletic and catholic means it’s not for everyone but for some it is a benchmark. For others Pingry fills that definition.
I view Pingry and Delbarton plus several other schools in NJ as exceptional based on the individual goals of the students. I suspect once again you have had no first hand experience with Delbarton.
Good luck at Johns Hopkins.