For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,784 students in Sussex County, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sussex County, NJ are Sparta High School, Lenape Valley Regional High School and Kittatinny Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sussex County, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Sussex County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Sussex County, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sparta High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Sussex County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparta High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 West Mountain Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6191
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,045 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lenape Valley Regional High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28 Sparta Road
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-7600
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Kittatinny Regional High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
77 Halsey Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Gr: 7-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Newton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Ryerson Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7573
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7573
Gr: 9-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Vernon Township High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1832 Route 565
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2960
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Wallkill Valley Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Grumm Road
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 827-4100
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 827-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
High Point Regional High School District
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
299 Pidgeon Hill Road
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-3101
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Sussex County Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 North Church Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-6700
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Hopatcong High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2a Windsor Ave
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8803
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8803
Gr: 8-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Hills Academy
Special Education School
10 Gail Court
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Sussex County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
55 Lackawanna Drive
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-2553
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-2553
Gr: K-2 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 6%
452 Lakeside Blvd
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8807
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8807
Gr: PK-1 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
19 Linden Avenue
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Gr: K-1 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Sussex County Juv Det Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
135 Morris Turnpike
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sussex County, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sussex County, NJ include Sparta High School, Lenape Valley Regional High School and Kittatinny Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sussex County?
10 public high schools are located in Sussex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sussex County?
Sussex County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sussex County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sussex County include: Vernon Township High School vs. Wallkill Valley Regional High School, Wallkill Valley Regional High School vs. Vernon Township High School, Newton High School vs. Kittatinny Regional High School
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