For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 736 students in Rutherford, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Rutherford, NJ is Rutherford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutherford, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Rutherford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Rutherford, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rutherford High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rutherford, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rutherford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56 Elliott Pl
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Grades: 9-12
| 736 students
Rutherford, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
56 Elliott Pl
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
109 Sylvan St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rutherford, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Rutherford, NJ include Rutherford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rutherford?
1 public high schools are located in Rutherford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutherford?
Rutherford public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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