For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 17,851 students in Somerset County, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Somerset County, NJ are Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Ridge High School and Montgomery High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public high schools.
Somerset County, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montgomery High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Somerset County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Gr: K-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Ridge High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
268 South Finley Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1016 Route 601
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Gr: K-12 | 1,396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Bernards High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Olcott Avenue
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 630-3000
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 630-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14 Vogt Drive
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-8900
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Hillsborough High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 Raider Boulevard
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Watchung Hills Regional High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 Stirling Rd.
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 647-4800
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 647-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,653 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Bridgewater-raritan High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Garretson Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-8660
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-8660
Gr: 9-12 | 2,673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Somerville High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Davenport Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4108
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4108
Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Franklin High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Bound Brook High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 West Union Avenue
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7950
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7950
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Manville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Brooks Boulevard
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-6806
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-6806
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
The Career Center Of The Scesc
Special Education School
7 Finderne Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-0070
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-0070
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Learning Center Warren
Special Education School
217 Mountain View Road
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 762-5600
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 762-5600
Gr: 1-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Somerset Secondary Academy
Special Education School
7 Finderne Ave
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-0070
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-0070
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Somerset County, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Somerset County, NJ include Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Ridge High School and Montgomery High School.
How many public high schools are located in Somerset County?
16 public high schools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Somerset County include: Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School vs. Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, Bernards High School vs. Ridge High School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School vs. Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
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