📊 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 →
All 22 Rated Districts in Atlantic County, NJ
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County 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 | Port Republic City School District | Port Republic | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #4 | Ventnor City School District | Ventnor City | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #5 | Northfield City School District | Northfield | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #6 | Brigantine City School District | Brigantine | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #7 | Weymouth Township School District | Dorothy | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #8 | Absecon City School District | Absecon | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #9 | Estell Manor City School District | Estell Manor | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #10 | Folsom Borough School District | Folsom | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #11 | Hammonton Town School District | Hammonton | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #12 | Mainland Regional School District | Linwood | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #13 | Mullica Township School District | Elwood | 3/10 Below Average | 28th |
| #14 | Egg Harbor Township School District | Egg Harbor Township | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #15 | Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District | Mays Landing | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #16 | Hamilton Township School District | Mays Landing | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #17 | Galloway Township School District | Galloway | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #18 | Buena Regional School District | Buena | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #19 | Somers Point City School District | Somers Point | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
| #20 | Atlantic City School District | Atlantic City | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
| #21 | Pleasantville City School District | Pleasantville | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
| #22 | Egg Harbor City School District | Egg Harbor City | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in Atlantic County, New Jersey (2026)
This page lists the 22 public school districts headquartered in Atlantic County, New Jersey that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using NJSLA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in New Jersey, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Atlantic County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Atlantic County, New Jersey? ▼
Among the 22 rated districts in Atlantic County, New Jersey, 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 (NJSLA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in New Jersey and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.