For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,097 students in South Plainfield, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in South Plainfield, NJ is South Plainfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Plainfield, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in South Plainfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in South Plainfield, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Plainfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Lake Street
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
South Plainfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
125 Jackson Street
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: PK
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in South Plainfield, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in South Plainfield, NJ include South Plainfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Plainfield?
1 public high schools are located in South Plainfield.
What is the racial composition of students in South Plainfield?
South Plainfield public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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