For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,775 students in Farmingdale, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Farmingdale, NJ is Howell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmingdale, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Farmingdale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Farmingdale, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Howell High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Farmingdale, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howell High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 Squankum Yellowbrook Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-2131
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-2131
Gr: 9-12 | 1,775 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Farmingdale, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fresh Start High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4240 Atlantic Rd
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-2571
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-2571
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Farmingdale, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Farmingdale, NJ include Howell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Farmingdale?
1 public high schools are located in Farmingdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmingdale?
Farmingdale public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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