For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,905 students in Farmingdale, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Farmingdale, NJ is Howell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmingdale, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Farmingdale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Farmingdale, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Howell High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Farmingdale, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howell High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 Squankum Yellowbrook Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-2131
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-2131
Grades: 9-12
| 1,905 students
Farmingdale, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fresh Start High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4240 Atlantic Rd
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-2571
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-2571
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Farmingdale, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Farmingdale, NJ include Howell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Farmingdale?
1 public high schools are located in Farmingdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmingdale?
Farmingdale public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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