For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,131 students in Absecon, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Absecon, NJ is Absegami High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Absecon, NJ public high school 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 Absecon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Absecon, 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 Absegami High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Absecon, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Absecon, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Absecon Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
New Jersey Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 645-5151
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 645-5151
Grades: Inquire with school
| 130 students
Galloway Community Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
112 South New York Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7118
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7118
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Absecon, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Absecon, NJ include Absegami High School.
How many public high schools are located in Absecon?
1 public high schools are located in Absecon.
What is the racial composition of students in Absecon?
Absecon public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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