For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 612 students in Hawthorne, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Hawthorne, NJ is Hawthorne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne 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 51% 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 Hawthorne, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Parmelee Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6415
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6415
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hawthorne, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Hawthorne, NJ include Hawthorne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hawthorne?
1 public high schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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