For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,747 students in Middletown, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Middletown, NJ are Middletown High School South and Middletown High School North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middletown, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Middletown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public high schools.
Middletown, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middletown High School South, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Middletown, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middletown High School South
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Nut Swamp Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 706-6111
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 706-6111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,425 students
Rank: #22.
Middletown High School North
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
63 Tindall Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 706-6061
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 706-6061
Grades: 9-12
| 1,322 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Middletown, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Middletown, NJ include Middletown High School South and Middletown High School North.
How many public high schools are located in Middletown?
2 public high schools are located in Middletown.
What is the racial composition of students in Middletown?
Middletown public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Middletown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Middletown include: Middletown High School North vs. Middletown High School South, Middletown High School South vs. Middletown High School North
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