Top 10 Best Atlantic County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 13,393 students in Atlantic County, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Atlantic County, NJ are Mainland Regional High School, Egg Harbor Township High School and Cedar Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlantic County, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Atlantic County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Atlantic County, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atlantic County Institute Of Technology, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Atlantic County Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mainland Regional High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1301 Oak Avenue
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 927-4151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,213 students
Rank: #22.
Egg Harbor Township High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24 High School Drive
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,346 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Creek High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1701 New York Ave.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 593-3560
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #44.
Atlantic County Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5080 Atlantic Avenue
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249
Grades: 9-12
| 1,751 students
Rank: #55.
Absegami High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S Wrangleboro Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1372
Grades: 9-12
| 1,169 students
Rank: #66.
Hammonton High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
566 Old Forks Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #77.
Buena Regional High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Weymouth Road
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #88.
Atlantic City High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 N Albany Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,724 students
Rank: #99.
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
413 New Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-7694
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #1010.
Oakcrest High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1824 Dr Dennis Foreman Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 952 students
Rank: #1111.
Pleasantville High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Mill Road
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 893 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic Co Jdc
Alternative School
800 Buffalo Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Grades: 8-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic County High School
Special Education School
4805 Nawakwa Boulevard
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-5663
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic Regional School
Alternative School
2562 Tilton Rd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 645-6748
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Rch
Alternative School
800a Buffalo Ave
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Atlantic County, NJ

Atlantic County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Absecon Campus (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
New Jersey Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 645-5151
Grades: Inquire with school
| 130 students
Ace Reentry (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
26 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-6905
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
314 North Pennsylvania Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-5851
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
4805 Nawakwa Blvd
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
800 Buffalo Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
2562 Tilton Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-6748
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
301 E Evans Boulevard
Brigantine, NJ 08203
(609) 264-9501
Grades: PK-4
| 307 students
301 E Evans Boulevard
Brigantine, NJ 08203
(609) 266-3603
Grades: 5-8
| 252 students
413 New Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-7458
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Cologne Ave
Cologne, NJ 08213
(609) 965-3031
Grades: 1-4
| 166 students
115 West Decatur Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
112 South New York Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7118
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
Po Box 318
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 804-1135
Grades: 1-2
| n/a students
800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
5 Swift Drive
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-4141
Grades: K-3
| 363 students
500 Elwood Rd
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 704-1567
Grades: PK
| n/a students
300 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 340-8823
Grades: 4-8
| 78 students
259 Boulevard Rt. 50
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-9305
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
1750 Bacharach Blvd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-3485
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
259 South New York Rd
Oceanville, NJ 08231
(609) 748-1250
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
29 N. Ohio Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7360
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
535 Martin Luther King Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-1717
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
700 Black Horse Pike
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 407-2145
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2562 Tilton Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-6748
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Belladonna & Cape May Aves.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1426
Grades: 1-4
| 76 students
9001 Winchester Ave
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2391
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
2434 Route 563
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3520
Grades: PK-4
| 37 students
210 North Franklin St
Landisville, NJ 08326
(856) 697-0085
Grades: K-2
| 135 students
360 N South Carolina Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 839-5538
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Atlantic County, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Atlantic County, NJ include Mainland Regional High School, Egg Harbor Township High School and Cedar Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Atlantic County, NJ?
15 public high schools are located in Atlantic County, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic County, NJ?
Atlantic County, NJ public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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