For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,143 students in Somerset, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Somerset, NJ are Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School and Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Somerset have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public high schools.
Somerset, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Somerset, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Gr: K-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Gr: K-12 | 1,396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Franklin High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Somerset, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Somerset, NJ include Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School and Franklin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Somerset?
3 public high schools are located in Somerset.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset?
Somerset public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Somerset are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Somerset include: Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School vs. Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School vs. Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
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