For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 409 students in Dunellen, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Dunellen, NJ is Dunellen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunellen, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dunellen have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Dunellen, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dunellen High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 Dunellen, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunellen High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 First Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dunellen, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dunellen, NJ include Dunellen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dunellen?
1 public high schools are located in Dunellen.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunellen?
Dunellen public high schools minority enrollment is 80% 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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