Can I use Atlantic County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Atlantic County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Atlantic County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Atlantic County?

Start with the 77 listed public schools and 28 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Atlantic County Schools & Education

Name: Atlantic County, New Jersey Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Atlantic County, New Jersey

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

75/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,823

National avg $13,239

State avg $13,088

School Score

75/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 80/100

State Score Position

#14

of 21 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Atlantic County

Measured School Summary

Atlantic County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 90.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

With $13,823 per pupil, Atlantic County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 7% below the New Jersey average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Atlantic County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

77 public schools and 28 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

75/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #14 of 21 New Jersey counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

1.4 pts below the state average

Funding context

$13,823

$735 above the state average

School coverage

28 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Atlantic County has 77 public schools across 28 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Atlantic County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Atlantic County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#14

of 21 New Jersey counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Egg Harbor Township School District

Elementary to high school visible

7,473 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 1Other 1

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Atlantic City School District

Elementary and high visible

6,346 students

Elementary 9Middle 0High 1Other 1

11 listed schools in this county slice.

Pleasantville Public School District

Elementary to high school visible

3,567 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Hammonton School District

Elementary to high school visible

3,340 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Atlantic City School District is the largest listed district slice, with 11 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Atlantic County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Atlantic County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Atlantic County, New Jersey

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Vast Coastal Education Infrastructure

Atlantic County supports 42,193 students across 77 public schools and 28 distinct districts. The network includes a mix of 43 elementary, 15 middle, and 14 high schools serving diverse coastal and inland communities.

Solid Performance Exceeding National Standards

The county achieves a 90.0% graduation rate, surpassing the national average of 87.0% but trailing slightly behind the New Jersey state average of 91.4%. Local districts invest $13,823 per pupil, which is higher than both the state and national spending benchmarks.

Spotlight on Regional Powerhouses

Egg Harbor Township is the county's largest district, educating 7,473 students, followed closely by Atlantic City School District with 6,346 pupils. While traditional districts dominate, three charter schools offer alternative options to 3.9% of the local student population.

From Suburban Campuses to Rural Classrooms

Most schools sit in suburban settings, though 14 rural and 10 city schools create a varied educational landscape. Schools average 570 students, ranging from massive hubs like the 2,335-student Egg Harbor Township High School to smaller neighborhood primaries.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Atlantic County

Reported Enrollment

42,193

77 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary43

Middle15

High14

Other5

28 School Districts in Atlantic County

Egg Harbor Township School District

Atlantic City School District

Pleasantville Public School District

Hammonton School District

Galloway Township Public School District

6 schools

3,061 students

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District

3 schools

2,968 students

Hamilton Township School District

3 schools

2,875 students

Atlantic County Vocational School District

1 school

1,759 students

Buena Regional School District

5 schools

1,558 students

Mainland Regional High School

1 school

1,181 students

77 Public Schools in Atlantic County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 9 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Atlantic County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Egg Harbor Township High School	Profile	Egg Harbor Township School District	EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 08234Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	2,335
Atlantic City High School	Profile	Atlantic City School District	Atlantic City, 08401Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,764
Atlantic County Institute of Technology	Profile	Atlantic County Vocational School District	MAYS LANDING, 08330Suburb: Midsize	9–12	Vocational	1,759
Swift-Slaybaugh Complex	Profile	Egg Harbor Township School District	EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 08234Suburb: Midsize	PK–3	Primary	1,421
George L. Hess Educational Complex	Profile	Hamilton Township School District	MAYS LANDING, 08330Suburb: Midsize	1–5	Primary	1,363
Hammonton High School	Profile	Hammonton School District	HAMMONTON, 08037Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,357
Mainland Regional High School	Profile	Mainland Regional High School	LINWOOD, 08221Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,181
Absegami High School	Profile	Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District	GALLOWAY, 08205Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,125
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School	Profile	Egg Harbor Township School District	EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 08234Suburb: Midsize	4–5	Primary	1,073
William Davies Middle School	Record	Hamilton Township School District	MAYS LANDING, 08330Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	930
Cedar Creek High School	Record	Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District	EGG HARBOR CITY, 08215Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	929
Pleasantville High School	Record	Pleasantville Public School District	PLEASANTVILLE, 08232Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	924
Oakcrest High School	Record	Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District	MAYS LANDING, 08330Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	914
Fernwood Avenue Middle School	Record	Egg Harbor Township School District	EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 08234Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	883
Pleasantville Middle School	Record	Pleasantville Public School District	PLEASANTVILLE, 08232Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	883
Alder Avenue Middle School	Record	Egg Harbor Township School District	EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 08234Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	843
Hammonton Middle School	Record	Hammonton School District	HAMMONTON, 08037Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	842
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School	Record	Egg Harbor Township School District	EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 08234Suburb: Midsize	KG–3	Primary	757
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School	Record	Hammonton School District	HAMMONTON, 08037Town: Fringe	2–5	Primary	755
Galloway Township Middle School	Record	Galloway Township Public School District	GALLOWAY, 08205Suburb: Midsize	7–8	Middle	726

Egg Harbor Township High School

Egg Harbor Township School District

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 08234 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,335 students

Atlantic City High School

Atlantic City School District

Atlantic City, 08401 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,764 students

Atlantic County Institute of Technology

Atlantic County Vocational School District

MAYS LANDING, 08330 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12Vocational1,759 students

Swift-Slaybaugh Complex

Egg Harbor Township School District

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 08234 / Suburb: Midsize

ProfilePK–3Primary1,421 students

George L. Hess Educational Complex

Hamilton Township School District

MAYS LANDING, 08330 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile1–5Primary1,363 students

Hammonton High School

Hammonton School District

HAMMONTON, 08037 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,357 students

Mainland Regional High School

LINWOOD, 08221 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,181 students

Absegami High School

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District

GALLOWAY, 08205 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,125 students

Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School

Egg Harbor Township School District

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 08234 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile4–5Primary1,073 students

William Davies Middle School

Hamilton Township School District

MAYS LANDING, 08330 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle930 students

Cedar Creek High School

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District

EGG HARBOR CITY, 08215 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High929 students

Pleasantville High School

Pleasantville Public School District

PLEASANTVILLE, 08232 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9–12High924 students

Oakcrest High School

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District

MAYS LANDING, 08330 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9–12High914 students

Fernwood Avenue Middle School

Egg Harbor Township School District

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 08234 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle883 students

Pleasantville Middle School

Pleasantville Public School District

PLEASANTVILLE, 08232 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle883 students

Alder Avenue Middle School

Egg Harbor Township School District

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 08234 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle843 students

Hammonton Middle School

Hammonton School District

HAMMONTON, 08037 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle842 students

Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School

Egg Harbor Township School District

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 08234 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–3Primary757 students

Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School

Hammonton School District

HAMMONTON, 08037 / Town: Fringe

Record2–5Primary755 students

Galloway Township Middle School

Galloway Township Public School District

GALLOWAY, 08205 / Suburb: Midsize

Record7–8Middle726 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$13,823

State avg $13,088

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New Jersey counties have the highest graduation rates?

Hunterdon County (95.8%), Salem County (95.3%), and Bergen County (95.1%) currently lead New Jersey among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in New Jersey?

Across New Jersey counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $13,088. The highest current county values are Hunterdon County ($15,445), Sussex County ($14,659), and Cape May County ($14,220). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Atlantic County?

Atlantic County has a school score of 75/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Atlantic County?

The high school graduation rate in Atlantic County is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Atlantic County spend per student?

Atlantic County spends $13,823 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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