Middlesex High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in the center of Middlesex, Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Middlesex Board of Education.
Serving 597 students in grades 9-12, Middlesex High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middlesex High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Middlesex High School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Middlesex High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middlesex High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1350 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
11%
Hispanic
43%
35%
Black
7%
14%
White
38%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middlesex High School's ranking?
Middlesex High School is ranked #1350 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Middlesex High School often compared to?
Middlesex High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunellen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middlesex High School?
The graduation rate of Middlesex High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Middlesex High School?
597 students attend Middlesex High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Middlesex High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middlesex High School?
Middlesex High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middlesex High School offer ?
Middlesex High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middlesex High School part of?
Middlesex High School is part of Middlesex Borough School District.
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