For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 652 students in Dunellen, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dunellen, NJ are Green Brook Middle School and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunellen, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Dunellen have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dunellen, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Brook Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Jefferson Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1051
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1051
Grades: 5-8
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Dunellen Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dunellen, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dunellen, NJ include Green Brook Middle School and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dunellen?
2 public middle schools are located in Dunellen.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunellen?
Dunellen public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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