Top 5 Best Cape May County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,670 students in Cape May County, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Cape May County, NJ are Ocean City High School, Lower Cape May Regional High School and Cape May County Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape May County, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cape May County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Cape May County, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cape May County Technical High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cape May County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean City High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-1290
Grades: 9-12
| 1,231 students
Rank: #22.
Lower Cape May Regional High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
687 Rt 9
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-3475
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #33.
Cape May County Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
188 Crest Haven Rd
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 380-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
Middle Township High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 East Atlantic Avenue
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1852
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #55.
Wildwood High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape May County High School
Special Education School
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape May Regional School
Alternative School
131 Crest Haven Rd
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-4870
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cape May County, NJ

Cape May County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
131 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-3578
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
2502 Central Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Hostler Hall (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
116 Carl Road
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 628-2230
Grades: Inquire with school
| 124 students
Middle School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
George E. Bailey Middle School
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Grades: Inquire with school
| 68 students
131 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-4870
Grades: 10-12
| 6 students
4501 Park Ave
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
(609) 263-8461
Grades: PK-3
| 45 students
Dehirsch Ave
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-2164
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Cape May County, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Cape May County, NJ include Ocean City High School, Lower Cape May Regional High School and Cape May County Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cape May County, NJ?
7 public high schools are located in Cape May County, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May County, NJ?
Cape May County, NJ public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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