For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,579 students in Burlington, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, NJ are Burlington Township Middle School At Springside and Burlington City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burlington, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington Township Middle School At Springside
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Burlington By Pass
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 699-4021
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 699-4021
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Burlington City High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Blue Devil Way
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5800
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5800
Gr: 7-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, NJ include Burlington Township Middle School At Springside and Burlington City High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burlington?
2 public middle schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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