Total enrollment
2,717
-50 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Hightstown
New Jersey · Public K-12
For a city in New Jersey, Hightstown carries 3 public K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment of about 2,717 students and an average school size near 906.
7-year change in Hightstown
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 35%
% Hispanic
49%
was 35%
% Black
9%
was 10%
% Asian
15%
was 17%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,920
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,717
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace N. Rogers Elementary School | Elementary | 03-05 | 591 |
| Hightstown High School | High | 09-12 | 1,616 |
| Walter C. Black Elementary School | Elementary | KG-02 | 510 |
About Hightstown
Hightstown is a low-population New Jersey city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 2,717 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 2 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Hightstown is around 906 students, 68% higher than the New Jersey average of about 540.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 2,767 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,717 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment grew from 35% to 49%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Hightstown discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.