For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,484 students in Burlington, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Burlington, NJ are Burlington Township High School, Florence Township Memorial High School and Burlington City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Burlington, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Florence Township Memorial High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Burlington, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington Township High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Fountain Avenue
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-1713
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-1713
Grades: 9-12
| 1,187 students
Rank: #22.
Florence Township Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Cedar Lane
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-4620
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Burlington City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Blue Devil Way
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5800
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5800
Grades: 7-12
| 813 students
Burlington, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
West Pearl & Ellis Streets
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5867
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5867
Grades: K-2
| 82 students
1508 Mount Holly Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-2307
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-2307
Grades: 3
| 156 students
700 Jacksonville Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-3774
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-3774
Grades: 7-8
| 640 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burlington, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Burlington, NJ include Burlington Township High School, Florence Township Memorial High School and Burlington City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burlington?
3 public high schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Burlington include: Burlington City High School vs. Burlington Township High School, Florence Township Memorial High School vs. Burlington Township High School
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