For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,784 students in Sparta, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Sparta, NJ are Sparta High School and Sussex County Technical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Sparta, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sparta High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sparta, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sparta High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 West Mountain Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6191
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,045 students
Rank: #22.
Sussex County Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 North Church Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-6700
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Hills Academy
Special Education School
10 Gail Court
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sparta, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Sparta, NJ include Sparta High School and Sussex County Technical School.
How many public high schools are located in Sparta?
3 public high schools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sparta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sparta include: Northern Hills Academy vs. Sparta High School
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