For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,573 students in Long Branch, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Long Branch, NJ are Long Branch High School and Academy Of Law & Public Safety. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Long Branch, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Long Branch have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Long Branch, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Long Branch High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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 Long Branch, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long Branch High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 Indiana Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-7300
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Law & Public Safety
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
255 West End Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-2446
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-2446
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Long Branch, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Long Branch, NJ include Long Branch High School and Academy Of Law & Public Safety.
How many public high schools are located in Long Branch?
2 public high schools are located in Long Branch.
What is the racial composition of students in Long Branch?
Long Branch public high schools minority enrollment is 79% 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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