For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,381 students in Columbus, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Columbus, NJ is Northern Burlington County Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Columbus, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northern Burlington County Regional High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Columbus, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Burlington County Regional High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Mansfield Road East
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-3900
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,381 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Columbus, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
160 Mansfield Rd., East
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-3900
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,194 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Columbus, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbus, NJ include Northern Burlington County Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbus?
1 public high schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public high schools minority enrollment is 43% 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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