For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 3,150 students in Clifton, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Clifton, NJ is Clifton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Clifton, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clifton High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 Clifton, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clifton High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 Colfax Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2312
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2312
Gr: 9-12 | 3,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clifton, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clifton, NJ include Clifton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clifton?
1 public high schools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public high schools minority enrollment is 76% 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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