For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 629 students in Avenel, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Avenel, NJ is Avenel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avenel, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Avenel have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Avenel, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avenel Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Woodbine Avenue
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 596-4210
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 596-4210
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Avenel, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Avenel, NJ include Avenel Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Avenel?
1 public middle schools are located in Avenel.
What is the racial composition of students in Avenel?
Avenel public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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