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Cumberland County Schools & Education

Cumberland County, New Jersey

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

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

86.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,584

National avg $13,239

State avg $13,088

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 80/100

State Score Position

#19

of 21 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Cumberland County

Measured School Summary

Cumberland County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.4%.

Funding Context

Cumberland County spends $11,584 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 23% below the New Jersey average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Cumberland 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

52 public schools and 20 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

62/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #19 of 21 New Jersey counties with school score data.

Completion

86.4%

5.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$11,584

$1,504 below the state average

School coverage

52

20 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Cumberland County has 52 public schools across 20 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 Cumberland 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

Cumberland 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

#19

of 21 New Jersey counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.

Vineland Public School District

Elementary to high school visible

9,511 students

Elementary 8Middle 4High 1Other 1

14 listed schools in this county slice.

Bridgeton City School District

Elementary and high visible

6,137 students

Elementary 6Middle 0High 1Other 1

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Millville School District

Elementary to high school visible

4,964 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 2Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Cumberland Regional School District

High school only in this slice

1,124 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Vineland Public School District is the largest listed district slice, with 14 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 Cumberland County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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.

Education Across a Diverse Rural Landscape

Cumberland County operates 52 public schools for 27,930 students within 20 districts. The infrastructure consists of 34 elementary schools and a significant presence of vocational and alternative education centers.

Opportunities for Growth in Academic Outcomes

The county's graduation rate is 86.4%, which sits just below the national average of 87.0% and the state average of 91.4%. Current investment stands at $11,584 per pupil, reflecting a more conservative spending profile compared to neighboring counties.

Centralized Districts in Vineland and Millville

Vineland Public School District is the dominant provider, managing 14 schools and 9,511 students. The county also features four charter schools, which represent 7.7% of all schools, offering families additional choice in the region.

A Blend of Rural and City Classrooms

The school locale mix is highly varied, with 17 rural and 15 city schools creating very different daily experiences for students. Enrollment per school averages 559, but Vineland Senior High is a notable outlier with 2,780 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

52

in Cumberland County

Reported Enrollment

27,930

52 schools reporting

School Districts

20

districts

Charter Schools

4

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary34
Middle6
High8
Other4

20 School Districts in Cumberland County

Vineland Public School District

Guide
14 schools
9,511 students
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Bridgeton City School District

Guide
8 schools
6,137 students
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Millville School District

Guide
9 schools
4,964 students
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Cumberland Regional School District

1 school
1,124 students

Cumberland County Board of Vocational Education

1 school
1,084 students

Upper Deerfield Township School District

3 schools
949 students

Hopewell Township School District

1 school
512 students

Fairfield Township School District

1 school
505 students

Lawrence Township School District

1 school
480 students

Commercial Township School District

1 school
470 students

52 Public Schools in Cumberland County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 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 52 matching schools

Vineland Senior High School

Vineland Public School District

VINELAND, 08360 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,780 students

Bridgeton High School

Bridgeton City School District

BRIDGETON, 08302 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,681 students

Millville Senior High School

Millville School District

MILLVILLE, 08332 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,640 students

Cumberland Regional High School

Cumberland Regional School District

BRIDGETON, 08302 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,124 students

Cumberland County Technical Education Center

Cumberland County Board of Vocational Education

Vineland, 08360 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12Vocational1,084 students

Lakeside Middle School

Millville School District

MILLVILLE, 08332 / Suburb: Small

Profile6–8Middle987 students

Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School

Vineland Public School District

VINELAND, 08360 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle778 students

Broad Street School

Bridgeton City School District

BRIDGETON, 08302 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–8Primary773 students

Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

Vineland Public School District

Vineland, 08361 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle714 students

Gloria M Sabater Elementary School

Vineland Public School District

VINELAND, 08360 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary713 students

Quarter Mile Lane School

Bridgeton City School District

BRIDGETON, 08302 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary699 students

West Avenue School

Bridgeton City School District

BRIDGETON, 08302 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–8Primary642 students

Veterans Memorial Middle

Vineland Public School District

VINELAND, 08360 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle638 students

Buckshutem Road School

Bridgeton City School District

BRIDGETON, 08302 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–8Primary624 students

Anthony Rossi Elementary School

Vineland Public School District

VINELAND, 08360 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary611 students

Indian Ave School

Bridgeton City School District

BRIDGETON, 08302 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–8Primary604 students

Dr. William Mennies Elementary School

Vineland Public School District

VINELAND, 08360 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary602 students

Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center

Bridgeton City School District

BRIDGETON, 08302 / Town: Fringe

RecordPKOther582 students

Child Family Center

Millville School District

MILLVILLE, 08332 / Suburb: Small

RecordPKOther553 students

Cherry Street School

Bridgeton City School District

BRIDGETON, 08302 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–8Primary532 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$11,584

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 Cumberland County?
Cumberland County has a school score of 62/100, which is a midrange 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 Cumberland County?
The high school graduation rate in Cumberland County is 86.4%, which is below 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 Cumberland County spend per student?
Cumberland County spends $11,584 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Cumberland County, New Jersey — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Cumberland County, New Jersey?

Cumberland County operates 52 public schools for 27,930 students within 20 districts. The infrastructure consists of 34 elementary schools and a significant presence of vocational and alternative education centers.

How do schools in Cumberland County perform academically?

The county's graduation rate is 86.4%, which sits just below the national average of 87.0% and the state average of 91.4%. Current investment stands at $11,584 per pupil, reflecting a more conservative spending profile compared to neighboring counties.

What are the major school districts in Cumberland County, New Jersey?

Vineland Public School District is the dominant provider, managing 14 schools and 9,511 students. The county also features four charter schools, which represent 7.7% of all schools, offering families additional choice in the region.

What is the school experience like in Cumberland County?

The school locale mix is highly varied, with 17 rural and 15 city schools creating very different daily experiences for students. Enrollment per school averages 559, but Vineland Senior High is a notable outlier with 2,780 students.

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-2 pts

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+4 pts

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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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