Rutherford High School
RUTHERFORD, NJ · Rutherford School District · Grades 9-12
150th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 63%· Stable
Rutherford High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rutherford High School 150th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2019 to 63th in 2025.
Rutherford High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 169 students tested
Rutherford High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 736 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.7% | 52.2% | ▼ 6.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.8% | 25.7% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Asian | 19.1% | 14.3% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 4.8% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.9% | 2.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Rutherford High School
Typical home value $755K in zip 07070 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Rutherford High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Henry P. Becton Regional High SchoolCarlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District · 0.8 mi away183rd of 404
ELA 57% · Math 31% - 6Lyndhurst High SchoolLyndhurst Public School District · 1.6 mi away162nd of 404
ELA 65% · Math 28% - 8Wallington Junior Senior High SchoolWallington Boro School District · 1.8 mi away115th of 404
ELA 62% · Math 48% - 6Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High SchoolWood-Ridge School District · 2 mi away175th of 404
ELA 59% · Math 31% - 1Passaic High School No. 12Passaic City School District · 2.1 mi away395th of 404
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 5Passaic Preparatory AcademyPassaic City School District · 2.3 mi away222nd of 404
ELA 63% · Math 14% - 9Passaic Academy for Science and EngineeringPassaic City School District · 2.3 mi away67th of 404
ELA 80% · Math 53% - 7Nutley High SchoolNutley Public School District · 2.8 mi away159th of 404
ELA 54% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rutherford High School in?
Rutherford High School is part of the Rutherford School District district in RUTHERFORD, New Jersey.
Is Rutherford High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rutherford High School 150th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rutherford High School?
White 52%, Hispanic 26%, Asian 14%, Two or more races 5% (736 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rutherford High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07070 is $755K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.