Top Rankings
Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,158 students in Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,158 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#632 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
929 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
32%
# Black Students
821 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
38%
15%
# White Students
384 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
18%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
87
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
155
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
156
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
145
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
143
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
133
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
155
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
120
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
107
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
286
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,405 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,227 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,405
$27,348
Spending / Student
$21,227
$26,228
Best Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penns Grove High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
334 Harding Highway
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Penns Grove Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #33.
Field Street School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
144 Field Street
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170
Grades: 1-3
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Paul W Carleton
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-1706
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-1706
Grades: 4-5
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
237 Shell Road
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Grades: PK-K
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District?
Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,158 students.
What is the rank of Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District?
Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District is ranked #631 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District?
43% of Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District?
Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,227 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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