For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 17,906 students in Somerset County, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, NJ are Ridge High School, Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School and Montgomery High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public high schools.
Somerset County, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Somerville High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Somerset County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
268 South Finley Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Grades: 9-12
| 1,731 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Grades: K-12
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
Montgomery High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1016 Route 601
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,561 students
Rank: #44.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Grades: K-12
| 1,277 students
Rank: #55.
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 Vogt Drive
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-8900
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Rank: #66.
Hillsborough High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
466 Raider Boulevard
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,351 students
Rank: #77.
Watchung Hills Regional High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Stirling Rd.
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 647-4800
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 647-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,823 students
Rank: #88.
Bernards High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Olcott Avenue
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 630-3000
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 630-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 797 students
Rank: #99.
Bridgewater-raritan High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Garretson Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-8660
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-8660
Grades: 9-12
| 2,749 students
Rank: #1010.
Somerville High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Davenport St.
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4108
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4108
Grades: 9-12
| 1,142 students
Rank: #1111.
Manville High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Brooks Boulevard
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-6806
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-6806
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #1212.
Franklin High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,176 students
Rank: #1313.
Bound Brook High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 West Union Avenue
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7950
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7950
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Career Center Of The Scesc
Special Education School
7 Finderne Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-2055
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-2055
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Learning Center Warren
Special Education School
217 Mountain View Road
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 762-5600
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 762-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
Somerset Secondary Academy
Special Education School
7 Finderne Ave
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-0070
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-0070
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Somerset County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cherry Ave
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7940
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7940
Grades: PK-8
| 1,267 students
25 Laurel Ave.
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 921-6431
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 921-6431
Grades: Inquire with school
| 16 students
Franklin Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
49 Napolean Court
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
337 West Second St
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7932
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7932
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
580 Old York Rd
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-2828
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-2828
Grades: 3-5
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, NJ include Ridge High School, Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School and Montgomery High School.
How many public high schools are located in Somerset County, NJ?
16 public high schools are located in Somerset County, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County, NJ?
Somerset County, NJ public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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