For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 845 students in Forked River, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Forked River, NJ is Lacey Township Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forked River, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Forked River have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Forked River, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lacey Township Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 Denton Avenue
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 242-2100
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 242-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Rch
Alternative School
1 Game Farm Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693-9282
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693-9282
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Forked River, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Forked River, NJ include Lacey Township Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Forked River?
2 public middle schools are located in Forked River.
What is the racial composition of students in Forked River?
Forked River public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).