For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,890 students in Bridgeton, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bridgeton, NJ are Cumberland Regional High School and Bridgeton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bridgeton, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Bridgeton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Bridgeton, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cumberland Regional High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bridgeton, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Regional High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 Silver Lake Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9400
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Bridgeton High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 N West Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Campus
Special Education School
13 Ramah Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Essex Co Jdc
Alternative School
80 Duryea Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bridgeton, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bridgeton, NJ include Cumberland Regional High School and Bridgeton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bridgeton?
4 public high schools are located in Bridgeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgeton?
Bridgeton public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bridgeton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bridgeton include: Bridgeton High School vs. Cumberland Regional High School, Cumberland Regional High School vs. Bridgeton High School
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