For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,791 students in Matawan, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Matawan, NJ are Matawan Regional High School and Old Bridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matawan, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Matawan have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Matawan, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Old Bridge High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Matawan, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matawan Regional High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Atlantic Avenue
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5200
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Old Bridge High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4209 Route 516
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-3900
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,637 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Matawan, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Matawan, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Matawan, NJ include Matawan Regional High School and Old Bridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Matawan?
2 public high schools are located in Matawan.
What is the racial composition of students in Matawan?
Matawan public high schools minority enrollment is 44% 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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