For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 927 students in Hillside, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Hillside, NJ is Hillside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillside, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hillside have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Hillside, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillside High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Hillside, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillside High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1085 Liberty Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Gr: 9-12 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hillside, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Hillside, NJ include Hillside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hillside?
1 public high schools are located in Hillside.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillside?
Hillside public high schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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