Best Schools in Wading River, NJ
Wading River, NJ has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,329 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Wading River don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wading River, NJ
The top high schools in Wading River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2075 Students
2. Pinelands Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinelands Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
3. Absegami High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1125 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wading River, NJ
The top middle schools in Wading River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mullica Township Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mullica Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 277 Students
2. Pinelands Regional Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinelands Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 520 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wading River, NJ
The top elementary schools in Wading River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
2. Port Republic Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Port Republic School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 108 Students
3. Frog Pond Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Egg Harbor Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 771 Students
4. Tuckerton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuckerton Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 280 Students
5. George J. Mitchell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Egg Harbor Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 585 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wading River, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wading River, NJ has a total population of 104 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wading River, 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 Wading River, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wading River, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wading River, 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 Wading River, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wading River, NJ
How many schools are in Wading River, NJ?
Wading River, NJ has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,329 students in total.
How do schools in Wading River perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Wading River score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Wading River don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wading River?
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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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations