For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 518 students in Highland Park, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Highland Park, NJ is Highland Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland Park, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Highland Park have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Highland Park, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland Park High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Highland Park, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 North Fifth Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Highland Park, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gloucester Regional School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
842 Glassboro Rd
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(856) 629-2400
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(856) 629-2400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Highland Park, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Highland Park, NJ include Highland Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Highland Park?
1 public high schools are located in Highland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Park?
Highland Park public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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