For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,270 students in Rahway, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Rahway, NJ is Rahway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rahway, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Rahway have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Rahway, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rahway High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Rahway, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rahway High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Madison Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1090
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1090
Gr: 9-12 | 1,270 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rahway, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Jersey State Prison High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Us Rte 1 At Rahway Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 499-5021
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 499-5021
Gr: 10-12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rahway, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Rahway, NJ include Rahway High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rahway?
1 public high schools are located in Rahway.
What is the racial composition of students in Rahway?
Rahway public high schools minority enrollment is 88% 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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