For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 518 students in Highland Park, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Highland Park, NJ is Highland Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland Park, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Highland Park have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Highland Park, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland Park High School, with 90-94% 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 and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Highland Park, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 North Fifth Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Highland Park, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gloucester Regional School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
842 Glassboro Rd
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(856) 629-2400
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(856) 629-2400
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Highland Park, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Highland Park, NJ include Highland Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Highland Park?
1 public high schools are located in Highland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Park?
Highland Park public high schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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