Best Schools in Barnegat Light, NJ
Barnegat Light, NJ has 21 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 15,151 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Barnegat Light don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barnegat Light, NJ
The top high schools in Barnegat Light, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Toms River High School East
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1520 Students
2. Ocean Township High School
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Township Of Ocean School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students
3. Southern Regional High School
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Southern Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1845 Students
4. Lacey Township High School
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Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students
5. Barnegat High School
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Barnegat Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 983 Students
6. Central Regional High School
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Central Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1606 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barnegat Light, NJ
The top middle schools in Barnegat Light, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Regional Middle School
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Southern Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 905 Students
2. Township Of Ocean Intermediate School
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Township Of Ocean School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 890 Students
3. Berkeley Township Elementary School
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Berkeley Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 587 Students
4. Lacey Township Middle School
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Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students
5. Central Regional Middle School
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Central Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 716 Students
6. Russell O. Brackman Middle School
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Barnegat Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 579 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barnegat Light, NJ
The top elementary schools in Barnegat Light, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clara B. Worth Elementary School
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Berkeley Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 702 Students
2. Long Beach Island Grade School
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Long Beach Island Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 98 Students
3. Lanoka Harbor Elementary School
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Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 443 Students
4. Lavallette Elementary School
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Lavallette Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 155 Students
5. Forked River Elementary School
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Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 456 Students
6. Frederic A. Priff Elementary School
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Ocean Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 255 Students
7. Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School
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Seaside Heights School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 202 Students
8. Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School
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Long Beach Island Consolidated School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 111 Students
9. Waretown Elementary School
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Ocean Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 285 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Barnegat Light, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Barnegat Light, NJ has a total population of 640 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Barnegat Light, 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 Barnegat Light, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barnegat Light, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barnegat Light, NJ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Barnegat Light, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Barnegat Light, NJ
How many schools are in Barnegat Light, NJ?
Barnegat Light, NJ has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 15,151 students in total.
How do schools in Barnegat Light perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Barnegat Light score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Barnegat Light don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barnegat Light?
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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