For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 13,037 students in Atlantic County, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Atlantic County, NJ are Mainland Regional High School, Hammonton High School and Cedar Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlantic County, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Atlantic County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Atlantic County, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atlantic County Institute Of Technology, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Atlantic County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mainland Regional High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Oak Avenue
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 927-4151
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 927-4151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,160 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Hammonton High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
566 Old Forks Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7000
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Creek High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 New York Ave.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 593-3560
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 593-3560
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Atlantic County Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5080 Atlantic Avenue
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249
Gr: 9-12 | 1,852 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Egg Harbor Township High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24 High School Drive
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-0100
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Absegami High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Wrangleboro Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1372
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1372
Gr: 9-12 | 1,130 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Oakcrest High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1824 Dr Dennis Foreman Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-2600
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Buena Regional High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Weymouth Road
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-2400
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Atlantic City High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Albany Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,731 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
413 New Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-7694
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-7694
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Pleasantville High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Mill Road
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6900
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
Alternative School
202 Spring Garden Rd
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-8306
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-8306
Gr: 11
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic Co Jdc
Alternative School
800 Buffalo Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic County High School
Special Education School
4805 Nawakwa Boulevard
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-5663
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-5663
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic Regional School
Alternative School
2562 Tilton Rd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 645-6748
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 645-6748
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Rch
Alternative School
800a Buffalo Ave
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-5200
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-5200
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Atlantic County, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Atlantic County, NJ include Mainland Regional High School, Hammonton High School and Cedar Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Atlantic County?
17 public high schools are located in Atlantic County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic County?
Atlantic County public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Atlantic County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Atlantic County include: Mainland Regional High School vs. Egg Harbor Township High School, Cedar Creek High School vs. Absegami High School, Oakcrest High School vs. Cedar Creek High School
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