For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,528 students in New Brunswick, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in New Brunswick, NJ is New Brunswick High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Brunswick, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in New Brunswick have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
New Brunswick, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Brunswick High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in New Brunswick, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Brunswick High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Somerset St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
268 Baldwin Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in New Brunswick, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in New Brunswick, NJ include New Brunswick High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Brunswick?
2 public high schools are located in New Brunswick.
What is the racial composition of students in New Brunswick?
New Brunswick public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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