📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NJSLA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
36 Rated Districts in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ Metro Area
NJSLA 2024–25 · percentile among New Jersey districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Margate City School District | Margate | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #2 | Linwood City School District | Linwood | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #3 | Avalon Borough School District | Avalon | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #4 | Stone Harbor Borough School District | Stone Harbor | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #5 | Upper Township School District | Petersburg | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #6 | Ocean City School District | Ocean City | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #7 | Port Republic City School District | Port Republic | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #8 | Cape May City School District | Cape May | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #9 | Ventnor City School District | Ventnor City | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #10 | Northfield City School District | Northfield | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #11 | Brigantine City School District | Brigantine | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #12 | West Cape May Borough School District | West Cape May | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #13 | Wildwood Crest Borough School District | Wildwood Crest | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #14 | Weymouth Township School District | Dorothy | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #15 | Absecon City School District | Absecon | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #16 | Estell Manor City School District | Estell Manor | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #17 | Folsom Borough School District | Folsom | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #18 | Hammonton Town School District | Hammonton | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #19 | North Wildwood City School District | North Wildwood | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #20 | Mainland Regional School District | Linwood | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #21 | Mullica Township School District | Elwood | 3/10 Below Average | 28th |
| #22 | Lower Cape May Regional School District | Cape May | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #23 | Lower Township School District | Cape May | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #24 | Dennis Township School District | Cape May Court House | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #25 | Egg Harbor Township School District | Egg Harbor Township | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #26 | Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District | Mays Landing | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #27 | Middle Township School District | Cape May Court House | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #28 | Hamilton Township School District | Mays Landing | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #29 | Galloway Township School District | Galloway | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #30 | Buena Regional School District | Buena | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #31 | Somers Point City School District | Somers Point | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
| #32 | Atlantic City School District | Atlantic City | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
| #33 | Woodbine Borough School District | Woodbine | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
| #34 | Pleasantville City School District | Pleasantville | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
| #35 | Wildwood City School District | Wildwood | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
| #36 | Egg Harbor City School District | Egg Harbor City | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from NJSLA 2024–25 (New Jersey) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area? ▼
Among the 36 rated districts in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area, the highest-rated is Margate City School District (Margate), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 91st percentile of New Jersey districts on NJSLA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.