For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 3,141 students in Clifton, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Clifton, NJ is Clifton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, 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 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Clifton, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clifton High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Clifton, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clifton High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 Colfax Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2312
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2312
Gr: 9-12 | 3,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Clifton, New Jersey ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
43 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 272-7465
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 272-7465
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clifton, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Clifton, NJ include Clifton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clifton?
1 public high schools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public high schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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