Home › New Jersey › Atlantic County
Best Schools in Absecon, NJ
Absecon, NJ has 30 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 17 elementary) serving 20,994 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Absecon underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Absecon, NJ
The top high schools in Absecon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Egg Harbor Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Egg Harbor Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2335 Students
2. Absegami High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1125 Students
3. Atlantic City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1764 Students
4. Buena Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
5. Oakcrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 914 Students
6. Pleasantville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasantville Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 924 Students
Best Middle Schools in Absecon, NJ
The top middle schools in Absecon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emma C Attales
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Absecon Public Schools District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 401 Students
2. Fernwood Avenue Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Egg Harbor Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
3. Galloway Township Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galloway Township Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 726 Students
4. William Davies Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 930 Students
5. Buena Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
6. Pleasantville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasantville Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Absecon, NJ
The top elementary schools in Absecon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. H Ashton Marsh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Absecon Public Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 546 Students
2. Smithville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galloway Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 573 Students
3. Chelsea Heights School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 269 Students
4. Roland Rogers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galloway Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 549 Students
5. Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Egg Harbor Township School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 1073 Students
6. George L. Hess Educational Complex
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Township School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 1363 Students
7. Arthur Rann Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galloway Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 640 Students
8. Reeds Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galloway Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 487 Students
9. Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Egg Harbor Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 757 Students
10. Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Regional School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 311 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Absecon, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Absecon, NJ has a total population of 23,225 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Absecon, 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 Absecon, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Absecon, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Absecon, 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 Absecon, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Absecon, NJ
How many schools are in Absecon, NJ?
Absecon, NJ has 30 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 20,994 students in total.
How do schools in Absecon perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Absecon score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Absecon underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Absecon?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Absecon, NJ
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Absecon
2 of 2 schools in Absecon carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Absecon. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (2)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.