For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,138 students in Manahawkin, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Manahawkin, NJ are Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science and Southern Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manahawkin, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Manahawkin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Manahawkin, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Manahawkin, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science
Vocational School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
195 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-8439
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-8439
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Regional High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-9481
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-9481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,865 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Manahawkin, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Manahawkin, NJ include Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science and Southern Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Manahawkin?
2 public high schools are located in Manahawkin.
What is the racial composition of students in Manahawkin?
Manahawkin public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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