For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 594 students in South Amboy, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in South Amboy, NJ is South Amboy Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Amboy, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in South Amboy have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
South Amboy, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Amboy Middle/high School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in South Amboy, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Amboy Middle/high School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Governor Harold G Hoffman
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 316-7669
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 316-7669
Grades: 6-12
| 594 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in South Amboy, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in South Amboy, NJ include South Amboy Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in South Amboy?
1 public high schools are located in South Amboy.
What is the racial composition of students in South Amboy?
South Amboy public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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