Top Rankings
Egg Harbor Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 7,172 students in Egg Harbor Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Egg Harbor Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
7,172 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
594 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Egg Harbor Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#414 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,041 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
15%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,931 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
32%
# Black Students
720 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
10%
15%
# White Students
3,029 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
42%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
425 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
229
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
389
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
402
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
423
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
478
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
497
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
483
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
511
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
590
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
558
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
558
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
560
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
626
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
562
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
306
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,196 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,817 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$181 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$171 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,196
$27,348
Spending / Student
$23,817
$26,228
Best Egg Harbor Township School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Egg Harbor Township High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 High School Drive
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-0100
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,346 students
Rank: #22.
Alder Avenue Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Alder Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3366
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3366
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #33.
Fernwood Avenue Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4034 Fernwood Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3355
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3355
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #44.
Swift-slaybaugh Complex
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 Swift Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-8222
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-8222
Grades: PK-3
| 1,332 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Alder Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 407-2500
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 407-2500
Grades: 4-5
| 1,035 students
Rank: #66.
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2499 Spruce Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-3550
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-3550
Grades: K-3
| 743 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Egg Harbor Township School District?
Egg Harbor Township School District manages 6 public schools serving 7,172 students.
What is the rank of Egg Harbor Township School District?
Egg Harbor Township School District is ranked #412 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Egg Harbor Township School District?
42% of Egg Harbor Township School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Egg Harbor Township School District?
Egg Harbor Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Egg Harbor Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,817 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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