For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,933 students in Maplewood, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Maplewood, NJ is Columbia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maplewood, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Maplewood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public high schools.
Maplewood, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is equal to the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Maplewood, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Parker Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 762-5600
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 762-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,933 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Maplewood, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Maplewood, NJ include Columbia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Maplewood?
1 public high schools are located in Maplewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Maplewood?
Maplewood public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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