Perth Amboy High School
Reported Enrollment
2,658
students
District
Perth Amboy Public School District
County Context Score
83/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
300 EAGLE AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ, 08861
School District
Perth Amboy Public School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 341293003530
- District ID
- 3412930
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
2,658 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Perth Amboy High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Middlesex County has 208 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 12 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Perth Amboy High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Perth Amboy Public School District, Middlesex County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Perth Amboy High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Perth Amboy Public School District.
2,658 students
Perth Amboy High School reports 2,658 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 33 other high schools in Middlesex County with enrollment data, 30 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 762 students.
34 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 926 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
12 district schools
Perth Amboy Public School District lists 6 primary, 3 middle, 1 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
6
Middle
3
High
1
Other
2
Nearby context inside Perth Amboy Public School District
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Perth Amboy High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Perth Amboy Public School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Perth Amboy High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Perth Amboy High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Perth Amboy High School with nearby schools?
Perth Amboy High School should be compared with 34 high schools in Middlesex County, plus other schools in Perth Amboy Public School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Perth Amboy High School?
Before using Perth Amboy High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Perth Amboy Public School District.
Part of Perth Amboy Public School District
Perth Amboy High School is one of 12 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 10,307 students across 12 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
12
Reported Enrollment
10,307
12 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Edward J. Patten Elementary SchoolKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Robert N. Wilentz Elementary SchoolKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood CenterPK · OtherListed only
- Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood CenterPK · OtherListed only
- Dual Language School4–8 · MiddleListed only
- Rose M. Lopez Elementary SchoolKG–3 · PrimaryListed only
- Anthony V. Ceres Elementary SchoolKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century SchoolKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- William C. McGinnis Middle School5–8 · MiddleProfile
- James J. Flynn Elementary SchoolKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
John P. Stevens High School
Old Bridge High School
Monroe Township High School
South Brunswick High School
New Brunswick High School
Middlesex County Schools
County Context Score
83/100
County-level composite across 208 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.