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Atlantic County Public Schools

Atlantic County, New Jersey

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

Total Schools

77

public schools

Total Enrollment

42,193

students

School Districts

28

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Atlantic County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New Jersey; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Atlantic County has 28 district entries. Atlantic City School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 11 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 26 listed communities. Atlantic City has the most listed schools, with 11 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 43 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

9 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

77

in Atlantic County

Reported Enrollment

42,193

77 schools reporting

School Districts

28

districts

Charter Schools

3

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary43
Middle15
High14
Other5

28 School Districts in Atlantic County

Egg Harbor Township School District

7 schools
7,473 students

Atlantic City School District

11 schools
6,346 students

Pleasantville Public School District

6 schools
3,567 students

Hammonton School District

4 schools
3,340 students

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

Level

Showing 20 of 77 matching schools

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

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

Listed only6–8Middle930 students

Cedar Creek High School

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District

EGG HARBOR CITY, 08215 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High929 students

Pleasantville High School

Pleasantville Public School District

PLEASANTVILLE, 08232 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High924 students

Oakcrest High School

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District

MAYS LANDING, 08330 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High914 students

Fernwood Avenue Middle School

Egg Harbor Township School District

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 08234 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle883 students

Pleasantville Middle School

Pleasantville Public School District

PLEASANTVILLE, 08232 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle883 students

Alder Avenue Middle School

Egg Harbor Township School District

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 08234 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle843 students

Hammonton Middle School

Hammonton School District

HAMMONTON, 08037 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle842 students

Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School

Egg Harbor Township School District

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 08234 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–3Primary757 students

Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School

Hammonton School District

HAMMONTON, 08037 / Town: Fringe

Listed only2–5Primary755 students

Galloway Township Middle School

Galloway Township Public School District

GALLOWAY, 08205 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only7–8Middle726 students

Atlantic County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Atlantic County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New Jersey. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Atlantic County public school directory?

The directory lists 77 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Atlantic County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Atlantic County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Atlantic County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 9 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Atlantic County?

Start with the 28 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Atlantic County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Atlantic County Education OverviewCounty school score: 75/100

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.