Top Rankings
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,009 students in Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,570 Schools
# Students
3,009 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#508 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
23%
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
11%
% Hispanic
24%
34%
% Black
23%
14%
% White
43%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,894 is higher than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,890 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,894
$26,940
Spending / Student
$27,890
$25,837
Best Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
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 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District?
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District manages 3 public schools serving 3,009 students.
What is the rank of Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District?
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District is ranked #501 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District?
43% of Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District?
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,890 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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