For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,046 students in the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Journal Square is William L Dickinson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is William L Dickinson High School, with 60% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William L Dickinson High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Palisade Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4400
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,856 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ include William L Dickinson High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City?
the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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