For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 723 students in Cape May, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Cape May, NJ is Lower Cape May Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape May, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cape May have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Cape May, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lower Cape May Regional High School, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cape May, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lower Cape May Regional High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
687 Rt 9
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-3475
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-3475
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cape May, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Cape May, NJ include Lower Cape May Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cape May?
1 public high schools are located in Cape May.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May?
Cape May public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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