For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 509 students in Barnegat, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Barnegat, NJ is Russell O. Brackman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnegat, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Barnegat have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Barnegat, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Barnegat Blvd North
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5880
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5880
Gr: 7-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Barnegat, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barnegat, NJ include Russell O. Brackman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barnegat?
1 public middle schools are located in Barnegat.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnegat?
Barnegat public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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