For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 784 students in Harrison, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Harrison, NJ is Harrison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Harrison have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Harrison, 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 Harrison 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 90% 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 Harrison, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Kingsland Avenue
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 482-5050
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 482-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Harrison, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 Frank E. Rodgrs Blvd. South
Harrison, NJ 07029
(862) 339-5050
Harrison, NJ 07029
(862) 339-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1 North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harrison, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Harrison, NJ include Harrison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrison?
1 public high schools are located in Harrison.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison?
Harrison public high schools minority enrollment is 90% 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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