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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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,145 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,145 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
115,897 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 648 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
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
961 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
33%
# Black Students
787 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
37%
15%
# White Students
351 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
16%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
95
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
126
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
154
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
158
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
160
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
156
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
111
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
275
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,541 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,355 is less than the state median of $26,033. 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
$22,541
$27,145
Spending / Student
$21,355
$26,033
Best Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Field Street School
Magnet 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
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Penns Grove High School
Magnet 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
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Paul W Carleton
Magnet School
(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
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Penns Grove Middle School
Magnet 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
| 492 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lafayette - Pershing
Magnet School
237 Shell Road
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Grades: PK-K
| 236 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 2,145 students.
What is the rank of Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District?
Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District is ranked #609 out of 648 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?
45% of Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 16% 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 $21,355 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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