For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,433 students in Union, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Union, NJ is Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Union have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Union, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Union, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2350 North Third Street
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6500
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Work Readiness Academy
Special Education School
971 Suburban Road
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 633-2704
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 633-2704
Gr: 12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Union, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Union, NJ include Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Union?
2 public high schools are located in Union.
What is the racial composition of students in Union?
Union public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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