For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,669 students in Cape May County, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cape May County, NJ are Ocean City High School, Lower Cape May Regional High School and Middle Township High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape May County, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cape May County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Cape May County, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cape May County Technical High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Cape May County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean City High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-1290
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-1290
Gr: 9-12 | 1,106 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lower Cape May Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
687 Rt 9
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-3475
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-3475
Gr: 9-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Middle Township High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Atlantic Avenue
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1852
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1852
Gr: 9-12 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Cape May County Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
188 Crest Haven Rd
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 380-0200
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 380-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Wildwood High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Cape May County High School
Special Education School
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Cape May Regional School
Alternative School
131 Crest Haven Rd
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-4870
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-4870
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cape May County, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cape May County, NJ include Ocean City High School, Lower Cape May Regional High School and Middle Township High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cape May County?
7 public high schools are located in Cape May County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May County?
Cape May County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% 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 Cape May County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cape May County include: Lower Cape May Regional High School vs. Middle Township High School, Ocean City High School vs. Middle Township High School, Middle Township High School vs. Lower Cape May Regional High School
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