For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,007 students in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Fairmount are Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology and West Side High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
498-544 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 412-2203
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 412-2203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: #22.
West Side High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7019
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7019
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: n/an/a
John F. Kennedy School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
311 S Tenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Grades: PK-12
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ include Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology and West Side High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark?
the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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