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Best Schools in 08079, NJ
08079, NJ has 11 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,214 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 08079 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08079, NJ
The top high schools in 08079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cumberland Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1124 Students
2. Salem High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 420 Students
3. Bridgeton High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgeton City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08079, NJ
The top middle schools in 08079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 487 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08079, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mannington Township Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mannington Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 171 Students
2. Alloway Township School
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Alloway Twp School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 262 Students
3. Morris Goodwin School
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Projected Test Scores
Greenwich Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 82 Students
4. Elsinboro Township School
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Projected Test Scores
Elsinboro Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 117 Students
5. Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
The Lower Alloways Creek School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 177 Students
6. Quinton Township School
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Quinton Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 282 Students
7. John Fenwick Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Salem City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 411 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08079, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08079, NJ has a total population of 10,914 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08079, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 08079, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08079, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08079, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 08079, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08079, NJ
How many schools are in 08079, NJ?
08079, NJ has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,214 students in total.
How do schools in 08079 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 08079 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 08079 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08079?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations