For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,044 students in South Plainfield, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in South Plainfield, NJ is South Plainfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Plainfield, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in South Plainfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
South Plainfield, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Plainfield High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 South Plainfield, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Plainfield High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Lake Street
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in South Plainfield, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in South Plainfield, NJ include South Plainfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Plainfield?
1 public high schools are located in South Plainfield.
What is the racial composition of students in South Plainfield?
South Plainfield public high schools minority enrollment is 67% 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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