For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,363 students in Union, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Union, NJ is Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Union have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Union, 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 Union High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Union, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2350 North Third Street
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6500
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Union, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Devel L C Hamilton Shcool (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1231 Burnett Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 810-1501
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 810-1501
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
1231 Burnet Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6567
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6567
Gr: 5 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Union, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Union, NJ include Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Union?
1 public high schools are located in Union.
What is the racial composition of students in Union?
Union public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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