For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,813 students in Kearny, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Kearny, NJ is Kearny High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearny, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Kearny have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Kearny, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kearny High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kearny, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kearny High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
336 Devon St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,813 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kearny, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Kearny, NJ include Kearny High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kearny?
1 public high schools are located in Kearny.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearny?
Kearny public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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