For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,791 students in Matawan, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Matawan, NJ are Matawan Regional High School and Old Bridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matawan, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Matawan have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Matawan, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Old Bridge 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Matawan, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matawan Regional High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Atlantic Avenue
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5200
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Old Bridge High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4209 Route 516
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-3900
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,637 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Matawan, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Matawan, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Matawan, NJ include Matawan Regional High School and Old Bridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Matawan?
2 public high schools are located in Matawan.
What is the racial composition of students in Matawan?
Matawan public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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