For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 17,861 students in Somerset County, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, NJ are Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Montgomery High School and Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public high schools.
Somerset County, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Somerville High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Somerset County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Grades: K-12
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Montgomery High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1016 Route 601
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,603 students
Rank: #33.
Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
268 South Finley Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Grades: 9-12
| 1,682 students
Rank: #44.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Grades: K-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #55.
Bernards High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Olcott Avenue
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 630-3000
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 630-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 812 students
Rank: #66.
Hillsborough High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 Raider Boulevard
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,368 students
Rank: #77.
Watchung Hills Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Stirling Rd.
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 647-4800
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 647-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,741 students
Rank: #88.
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Vogt Drive
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-8900
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #99.
Bridgewater-raritan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Garretson Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-8660
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-8660
Grades: 9-12
| 2,711 students
Rank: #1010.
Somerville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Davenport Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4108
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4108
Grades: 9-12
| 1,109 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,220 students
Rank: #1212.
Manville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Brooks Boulevard
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-6806
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-6806
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
Rank: #1313.
Bound Brook High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 West Union Avenue
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7950
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7950
Grades: 9-12
| 677 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Career Center Of The Scesc
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7 Finderne Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-2055
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-2055
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Learning Center Warren
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
217 Mountain View Road
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 762-5600
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 762-5600
Grades: 1-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Somerset Secondary Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7 Finderne Ave
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-0070
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-0070
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Somerset County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cherry Ave
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7940
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7940
Grades: PK-8
| 1,267 students
25 Laurel Ave.
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 921-6431
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 921-6431
Grades: Inquire with school
| 16 students
Franklin Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
49 Napolean Court
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
337 West Second St
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7932
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7932
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
580 Old York Rd
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-2828
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-2828
Grades: 3-5
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, NJ include Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Montgomery High School and Ridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Somerset County?
16 public high schools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Somerset County include: Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School vs. Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, Bernards High School vs. Ridge High School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School vs. Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
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