Pinelands Regional High School

565 Nugentown Road
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,069 students in grades 9-12, Pinelands Regional High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,069 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 73% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pinelands Regional High School's student population of 1,069 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,069 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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School Rankings

Pinelands Regional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinelands Regional High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1957 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pinelands Regional High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pinelands Regional High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pinelands Regional High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pinelands Regional High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
9%
33%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
85%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Pinelands Regional High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
73%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pinelands Regional High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pinelands Regional High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pinelands Regional High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pinelands Regional High School's ranking?
Pinelands Regional High School is ranked #1957 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pinelands Regional High School often compared to?
Pinelands Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinelands Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Pinelands Regional High School is 73%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pinelands Regional High School?
1,069 students attend Pinelands Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pinelands Regional High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinelands Regional High School?
Pinelands Regional High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pinelands Regional High School offer ?
Pinelands Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pinelands Regional High School part of?
Pinelands Regional High School is part of Pinelands Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,069 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 73% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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