For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 654 students in Springfield, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Springfield, NJ is Jonathan Dayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Springfield, 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 Jonathan Dayton 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Springfield, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jonathan Dayton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
139 Mountain Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Gr: 9-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Springfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
S.springfield Ave
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Springfield, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Springfield, NJ include Jonathan Dayton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Springfield?
1 public high schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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