For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,813 students in Kearny, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Kearny, NJ is Kearny High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearny, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Kearny have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Kearny, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is equal to the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kearny High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kearny, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kearny High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
336 Devon St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,813 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kearny, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kearny, NJ include Kearny High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kearny?
1 public high schools are located in Kearny.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearny?
Kearny public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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