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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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,009 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 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,009 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#502 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
23%
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
202 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
724 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
34%
# Black Students
677 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
23%
15%
# White Students
1,303 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
43%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
-
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
790
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
733
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
776
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
710
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,894 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,890 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,894
$26,931
Spending / Student
$27,890
$25,828
Best Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Creek High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 New York Ave.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 593-3560
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 593-3560
Grades: 9-12
| 942 students
Rank: #22.
Absegami High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Wrangleboro Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1372
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1372
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #33.
Oakcrest High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1824 Dr Dennis Foreman Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-2600
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
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 3,009 students.
What is the rank of Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District?
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District is ranked #497 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
43% of Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 7% 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 $27,890 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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