For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,175 students in Blackwood, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Blackwood, NJ is Highland Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackwood, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Blackwood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Blackwood, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland Regional High 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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Blackwood, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Regional High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Erial Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-4100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Camden Co Jdc
Alternative School
Woodbury Turnersville Rd Lake
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Gr: 6-12
Blackwood, New Jersey 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Camden County Youth Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Woodbury Turnersville Rd Lake
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Gr: 8-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Camden Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Bldg 5d Lakeland Ro
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6073
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6073
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Campus Program High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Bldg 5d Lakeland Ro
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9532
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9532
Gr: 9-12
The Kingdom Charter School Of Leadership (Closed 2020)
Charter School
121 West Church Street
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-0100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-0100
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Blackwood, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Blackwood, NJ include Highland Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Blackwood?
2 public high schools are located in Blackwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackwood?
Blackwood public high schools minority enrollment is 54% 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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