Best 08879 New Jersey Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 594 students in 08879, NJ.

The top-ranked public high school in 08879, NJ is South Amboy Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 08879 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08879, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 08879 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.

The school with highest graduation rate is South Amboy Middle/high School, with 75-79% 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 Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).