For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,460 students in Burlington, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Burlington, NJ are Burlington Township High School, Florence Township Memorial High School and Burlington City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Burlington, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burlington Township 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Burlington, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington Township High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Fountain Avenue
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-1713
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-1713
Gr: 9-12 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Florence Township Memorial High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Cedar Lane
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-4620
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Burlington City High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Blue Devil Way
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5800
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5800
Gr: 7-12 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Burlington, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
West Pearl & Ellis Streets
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5867
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5867
Gr: K-2 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
1508 Mount Holly Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-2307
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-2307
Gr: 3 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
700 Jacksonville Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-3774
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-3774
Gr: 7-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burlington, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Burlington, NJ include Burlington Township High School, Florence Township Memorial High School and Burlington City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burlington?
3 public high schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Burlington include: Burlington City High School vs. Burlington Township High School, Florence Township Memorial High School vs. Burlington Township High School, Burlington Township High School vs. Burlington City High School
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