Total enrollment
1,408
+104 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Carneys Point
New Jersey · Public K-12
Public schools in Carneys Point number 3 per the latest NCES data, with about 1,408 students enrolled, an average school size of 469.
7-year change in Carneys Point
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
14%
was 25%
% Hispanic
48%
was 36%
% Black
35%
was 38%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Street School | Elementary | 01-03 | 463 |
| Lafayette - Pershing | Elementary | PK-KG | 313 |
| Penns Grove High School | High | 09-12 | 632 |
About Carneys Point
Public education in Carneys Point, New Jersey runs across 3 schools that serves roughly 1,408 students. By footprint, Carneys Point sits in the low-population bracket.
For a sense of the school types, the city consists of 2 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Carneys Point is around 469 students, 13% lower than the New Jersey average of about 540.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Carneys Point has increased 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,304 students to 1,408. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment expanded from 36% to 48%.
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