For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 989 students in Butler, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Butler, NJ are Kinnelon High School and Butler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Butler have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public high schools.
Butler, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Butler High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Butler, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kinnelon High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Kinnelon Road
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-5500
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Butler High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38 Bartholdi Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2000
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Butler, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Law And Public Safety (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
Butler High School Annex, Bart
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2000
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Butler, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Butler, NJ include Kinnelon High School and Butler High School.
How many public high schools are located in Butler?
2 public high schools are located in Butler.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler?
Butler public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Butler are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Butler include: Butler High School vs. Kinnelon High School, Kinnelon High School vs. Butler High School
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