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Barnegat Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,579 students in Barnegat Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Barnegat Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,579 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
328 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barnegat Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#390 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
23%
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
22%
34%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
63%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,993 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,059 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,993
$26,931
Spending / Student
$21,059
$25,828
Best Barnegat Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Bengal Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-8900
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-8900
Grades: 3-4
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Barnegat Blvd North
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5880
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5880
Grades: 7-8
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 Burr Street
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7500
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7500
Grades: 5-6
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Cecil S. Collins Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
570 Barnegat Blvd North
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5832
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5832
Grades: K-2
| 754 students
Rank: #55.
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Barnegat Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5826
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5826
Grades: PK
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Barnegat High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
180 Bengal Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7510
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7510
Grades: 9-12
| 997 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barnegat Township School District?
Barnegat Township School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,579 students.
What is the rank of Barnegat Township School District?
Barnegat Township School District is ranked #387 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barnegat Township School District?
63% of Barnegat Township School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barnegat Township School District?
Barnegat Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Barnegat Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,059 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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