Best High Schools in Atlantic County, NJ

Atlantic County, NJ has 25 high schools with 20,616 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Atlantic County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Atlantic County don't meet expectations.

1. Ocean City High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ocean City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1215 Students

2. Mainland Regional High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mainland Regional High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1181 Students

3. Cedar Creek High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 929 Students

4. Egg Harbor Township High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Egg Harbor Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2335 Students

5. Atlantic County Institute Of Technology

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Atlantic County Vocational School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1759 Students

6. Absegami High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1125 Students

7. Hammonton High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hammonton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1357 Students

8. Millville Senior High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Millville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1640 Students

9. Buena Regional High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Buena Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students

10. Oakcrest High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 914 Students

Best Middle Schools in Atlantic County, NJ

Atlantic County, NJ has 30 middle schools with 14,060 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Atlantic County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Atlantic County meet expectations.

1. Johnstone Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Vineland Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 216 Students

2. Belhaven Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Linwood City School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 358 Students

3. Eugene A. Tighe Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Margate City School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 152 Students

4. Northfield Community Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northfield City School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 422 Students

5. Upper Township Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Upper Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 469 Students

6. Ventnor Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ventnor City School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 204 Students

7. Hammonton Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hammonton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 842 Students

8. Galloway Township Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Galloway Township Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 726 Students

9. Mullica Township Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mullica Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 277 Students

10. Emma C Attales

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Absecon Public Schools District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 401 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Atlantic County, NJ

Atlantic County, NJ has 46 elementary schools with 18,324 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Atlantic County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Atlantic County don't meet expectations.

1. William H. Ross Iii School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Margate City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 184 Students

2. Seaview Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Linwood City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 445 Students

3. Port Republic Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Port Republic School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 108 Students

4. Northfield Community Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northfield City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 446 Students

5. Ventnor Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ventnor City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 304 Students

6. Reeds Road Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Galloway Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 487 Students

7. Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hammonton School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 755 Students

8. Brigantine Community School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brigantine Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 390 Students

9. Arthur Rann Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Galloway Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 640 Students

10. Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Egg Harbor Township School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 1073 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Atlantic County, NJ

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Atlantic County, NJ has a total population of 274,534 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Atlantic County, NJ

53,000

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Atlantic County, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

17.35 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Atlantic County, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Atlantic County, NJ.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,808 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Atlantic County, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
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