For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,475 students in Newton, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Newton, NJ are Kittatinny Regional High School and Newton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Newton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Newton, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kittatinny Regional 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Newton, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kittatinny Regional High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
77 Halsey Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Grades: 7-12
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Newton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Ryerson Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7573
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7573
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
Newton, New Jersey ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sussex County Juv Det Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
135 Morris Turnpike
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newton, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Newton, NJ include Kittatinny Regional High School and Newton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton?
2 public high schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public high schools minority enrollment is 27% 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 Newton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Newton include: Newton High School vs. Kittatinny Regional High School, Kittatinny Regional High School vs. Newton High School
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