Best Hillside Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 911 students in Hillside, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Hillside, NJ is Hillside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillside, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hillside have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Hillside, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillside High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Hillside, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillside High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1085 Liberty Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Gr: 9-12 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hillside, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hillside, NJ include Hillside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hillside?
1 public high schools are located in Hillside.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillside?
Hillside public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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