Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District

1824 Dr. Dennis Foreman Dr.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330-2640
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High 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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,007 students in Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
3,007 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
267 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#508 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

19%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

41%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

26%
23%
88%
90.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
24.8%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
26%
35%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
24%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
41%
37%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,172 is higher than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,147 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$103 MM
$42,853 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$100 MM
$42,028 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$34,172
$31,633

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$33,147
$31,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Creek High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 New York Ave.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 593-3560
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Absegami High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S Wrangleboro Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1372
Gr: 9-12 | 1,130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Oakcrest High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1824 Dr Dennis Foreman Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District?
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District manages 3 public schools serving 3,007 students.
What is the rank of Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District?
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District is ranked #500 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District?
41% of Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District?
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,147 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 3,007 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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