For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 997 students in 08005, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in 08005, NJ is Barnegat High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 08005 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08005, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08005 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barnegat 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08005, NJ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnegat High School
(Math: 18% | 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
08005, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25 Birdsall Street
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5818
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5818
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 08005, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 08005, NJ include Barnegat High School.
How many public high schools are located in 08005?
1 public high schools are located in 08005.
What is the racial composition of students in 08005?
08005 public high schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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