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Atlantic County

New Jersey · Public K-12

Atlantic County operates 77 public K-12 schools across New Jersey, with a combined student body of roughly 41,964 and a county population near 276,270. That works out to 47 elementary, 15 middle, and 15 high schools.

7-year change in Atlantic County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
41,960
-2,305 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
73
-8 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
36%
was 40%
% Hispanic
34%
was 30%
% Black
18%
was 19%
% Asian
7%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
77
30 districts
Enrollment
41,964
NCES CCD
Median income
$78,050
Below New Jersey avg
Free/reduced lunch
58.7%
Above New Jersey avg
Elementary
47
21,083 students
Middle
15
7,684 students
High
15
13,197 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Egg Harbor Township School District
7,346 students · 30 districts in Atlantic County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Atlantic County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
56%
Hispanic
20%
Black
13%
Asian
8%
Two or more
12%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
36%
Hispanic
34%
Black
18%
Asian
7%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.8%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.8% under 18

Test scores in Atlantic County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 64 schools ranked. New Jersey state average: 53.1%.

See all 64 schools in Atlantic County ranked by score →

All schools (77)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Egg Harbor Township High SchoolEgg Harbor TownshipHigh09-122,279·
Atlantic County Institute of TechnologyMays LandingHigh09-121,852·
Atlantic City High SchoolAtlantic CityHigh09-121,731·
Swift-Slaybaugh ComplexEgg Harbor TownshipElementaryPK-031,422·
George L. Hess Educational ComplexMays LandingElementary01-051,315·
Hammonton High SchoolHammontonHigh09-121,315·
Mainland Regional High SchoolLinwoodHigh09-121,160·
Absegami High SchoolGallowayHigh09-121,130·
Pleasantville High SchoolPleasantvilleHigh09-12997·
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary SchoolEgg Harbor TownshipElementary04-05980·
Oakcrest High SchoolMays LandingHigh09-12949·
William Davies Middle SchoolMays LandingMiddle06-08943·
Cedar Creek High SchoolEgg Harbor CityHigh09-12928·
Alder Avenue Middle SchoolEgg Harbor TownshipMiddle06-08919·
Pleasantville Middle SchoolPleasantvilleMiddle06-08847·
Fernwood Avenue Middle SchoolEgg Harbor TownshipMiddle06-08811·
Hammonton Middle SchoolHammontonMiddle06-08795·
Sovereign Avenue SchoolAtlantic CityElementaryPK-08717·
Galloway Township Middle SchoolGallowayMiddle07-08705·
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary SchoolHammontonElementary02-05696·
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary SchoolEgg Harbor TownshipElementaryKG-03677·
Arthur Rann Elementary SchoolGallowayElementaryPK-06635·
Richmond Avenue SchoolAtlantic CityElementaryPK-08609·
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary SchoolMays LandingElementaryPK-KG602·
Roland Rogers Elementary SchoolGallowayElementaryPK-06578·
Smithville Elementary SchoolGallowayElementaryPK-06572·
Leeds Avenue Elementary SchoolPleasantvilleElementaryPK-05570·
Pennsylvania Ave SchoolAtlantic CityElementaryPK-08566·
New York Avenue SchoolAtlantic CityElementaryPK-08550·
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School ComplexAtlantic CityElementaryPK-08544·
Uptown School ComplexAtlantic CityElementaryPK-08518·
H Ashton MarshAbseconElementaryPK-04516·
Texas Avenue SchoolAtlantic CityElementaryKG-08496·
Reeds Road Elementary SchoolGallowayElementaryPK-06493·
Buena Regional High SchoolBuenaHigh09-12491·
Hammonton Early Childhood Educational CenterHammontonElementaryPK-01472·
Northfield Community Elementary SchoolNorthfieldElementaryPK-04457·
South Main Street Elementary SchoolPleasantvilleElementaryPK-05455·
Seaview Elementary SchoolLinwoodElementaryPK-04444·
Principle Academy Charter SchoolEgg Harbor TownshipElementaryKG-06434·
Washington Avenue Elementary SchoolPleasantvilleElementaryKG-05432·
Northfield Community Middle SchoolNorthfieldMiddle05-08397·
Emma C AttalesAbseconMiddle05-08392·
Brigantine Community SchoolBrigantineElementaryPK-08380·
Folsom Elementary SchoolFolsomElementaryPK-08375·
Mullica Township Primary SchoolElwoodElementaryPK-04371·
Belhaven Middle SchoolLinwoodMiddle05-08347·
Buena Regional Middle SchoolBuenaMiddle06-08345·
Dawes Avenue Elementary SchoolSomers PointElementaryPK-03341·
Jordan Road Elementary SchoolSomers PointMiddle04-08339·
Atlantic Community Charter SchoolGallowayElementaryKG-08333·
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary SchoolMinotolaElementary03-05320·
North Main Street Elementary SchoolPleasantvilleElementaryPK-05318·
Ventnor Elementary SchoolVentnorElementaryPK-04318·
Brighton Avenue SchoolAtlantic CityElementaryPK-05302·
Charles L. Spragg SchoolEgg Harbor CityElementaryPK-03285·
Chelsea Heights SchoolAtlantic CityElementaryPK-08267·
Egg Harbor City Community SchoolEgg Harbor CityMiddle04-08266·
Mullica Township Middle SchoolElwoodMiddle05-08262·
Bargaintown PreschoolEgg Harbor TownshipElementaryPK-PK258·
Chartertech High School for the Performing ArtsSomers PointHigh09-12253·
Collings Lakes Elementary SchoolWilliamstownElementaryPK-02221·
Atlantic County Elementary and Middle SchoolsMays LandingElementaryPK-08200·
Estell Manor Elementary SchoolEstell ManorElementaryPK-08199·
John C. Milanesi Elementary SchoolBuenaElementaryPK-02192·
William H. Ross III SchoolMargateElementaryPK-04186·
Weymouth Township Elementary SchoolDorothyElementaryPK-08178·
Ventnor Middle SchoolVentnorMiddle05-08176·
Eugene A. Tighe Middle SchoolMargateMiddle05-08140·
Pomona PreschoolEgg HarborElementaryPK-PK136·
Atlantic County High SchoolMays LandingHigh09-12112·
Port Republic Elementary School DistrictPort RepublicElementaryKG-08110·
Venice Park SchoolAtlantic CityElementaryPK-PK39·
New York Avenue Elementary SchoolSomers PointElementaryPK-PK4·
ATLANTIC CO JDCEgg Harbor CityHigh08-120·
Atlantic Regional SchoolEgg HarborHigh09-120·
SOUTHERN RCHEgg Harbor CityHigh07-120·

Cities in Atlantic County

Atlantic City11 schoolsMays Landing7 schoolsEgg Harbor Township6 schoolsGalloway6 schoolsPleasantville6 schoolsEgg Harbor City5 schoolsHammonton4 schoolsBuena3 schoolsLinwood3 schoolsAbsecon2 schoolsEgg Harbor2 schoolsEgg Harbor Township2 schoolsElwood2 schoolsMargate2 schoolsNorthfield2 schoolsSomers Point2 schoolsSomers Point2 schoolsVentnor2 schoolsBrigantine1 schoolDorothy1 schoolEstell Manor1 schoolFolsom1 schoolGalloway1 schoolMinotola1 schoolPort Republic1 schoolWilliamstown1 school

About Atlantic County

Atlantic County is a population-heavy county of about 276,270 residents in New Jersey. Its public-school system educates approximately 41,964 students across 77 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $78,050, roughly 32% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 24% below the New Jersey median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Atlantic County comprises 47 elementary schools (21,083 students), 15 middle schools (7,684), and 15 high schools (13,197).

Egg Harbor Township School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 7,346 students across Atlantic County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 5%: 44,265 students in SY 2017-18 versus 41,960 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 81 to 73 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 30% to 34% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Atlantic County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Atlantic County?
There are 77 public K-12 schools in Atlantic County, New Jersey, with a combined enrollment of about 41,964.
How many high schools are in Atlantic County?
Atlantic County, New Jersey has 15 public high schools, serving approximately 13,197 students.
How many middle schools are in Atlantic County?
Atlantic County, New Jersey has 15 public middle schools, serving approximately 7,684 students.
How many elementary schools are in Atlantic County?
Atlantic County, New Jersey has 47 public elementary schools, serving approximately 21,083 students.
What is the largest school district in Atlantic County?
Egg Harbor Township School District is the largest school district in Atlantic County, serving approximately 7,346 students. The county contains 30 school districts overall.
What is the population of Atlantic County?
Atlantic County, New Jersey has a population of approximately 276,270, with a median age of 42. About 20.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Atlantic County?
Median household income in Atlantic County is $78,050, below the New Jersey average of $103,339. About 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Atlantic County?
Approximately 31.8% of adults 25 and older in Atlantic County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Atlantic County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 58.7% of students in Atlantic County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the New Jersey county average of 41.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Atlantic County schools?
Across Atlantic County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.1 to 1.

Atlantic County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data