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Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,194 students in Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,194 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional 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 90-94% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#609 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
23%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,006 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
34%
# Black Students
800 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
37%
15%
# White Students
335 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
15%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
138
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
158
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
162
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
176
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
168
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,037 in this school district is less 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 $20,878 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,037
$26,931
Spending / Student
$20,878
$25,828
Best Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Field Street School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
144 Field Street
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170
Grades: 1-3
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Penns Grove High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
334 Harding Highway
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Paul W Carleton
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-1706
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-1706
Grades: 4-5
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Penns Grove Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: n/an/a
237 Shell Road
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Grades: PK-K
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District?
Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,194 students.
What is the rank of Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District?
Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District is ranked #608 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District?
46% of Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District?
Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,878 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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