For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,933 students in Maplewood, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Maplewood, NJ is Columbia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maplewood, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Maplewood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public high schools.
Maplewood, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is equal to the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Maplewood, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Parker Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 762-5600
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 762-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,933 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Maplewood, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Maplewood, NJ include Columbia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Maplewood?
1 public high schools are located in Maplewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Maplewood?
Maplewood public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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