For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,130 students in Absecon, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Absecon, NJ is Absegami High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Absecon, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Absecon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Absecon, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Absegami High School, with 88% 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 and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Absecon, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Absegami High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Wrangleboro Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1372
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1372
Gr: 9-12 | 1,130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Absecon, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Absecon Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
New Jersey Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 645-5151
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 645-5151
Gr: Inquire with school | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Galloway Community Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
112 South New York Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7118
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7118
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Gr: 5-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Absecon, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Absecon, NJ include Absegami High School.
How many public high schools are located in Absecon?
1 public high schools are located in Absecon.
What is the racial composition of students in Absecon?
Absecon public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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