For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,801 students in Linden, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Linden, NJ is Linden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linden, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Linden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Linden, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Linden High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Linden, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 West St. Georges Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5432
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5432
Grades: 9-12
| 1,801 students
Linden, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Union County Jdc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1075 Edward Street
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 523-1590
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 523-1590
Grades: 8-11
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Linden, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Linden, NJ include Linden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Linden?
1 public high schools are located in Linden.
What is the racial composition of students in Linden?
Linden public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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