| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stow Creek Township School District | BRIDGETON | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 123 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Maurice River Township School District | Delmont | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 402 | 1 | PK–8 | 5 |
| Lawrence Township School District | Cedarville | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 484 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Hopewell Township School District | Bridgeton | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 515 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Commercial Township School District | Mauricetown | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 481 | 1 | PK–8 | 2 |
| Deerfield Township School District | ROSENHAYN | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 319 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Downe Township School District | Fortescue | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 157 | 1 | PK–8 | 2 |
| Vineland City School District | Vineland | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 10,386 | 14 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Millville City School District | Millville | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 5,090 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Upper Deerfield Township School District | Seabrook | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 962 | 3 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Cumberland Regional School District | Bridgeton | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 1,156 | 1 | 9–12 | 5 |
| Bridgeton City School District | Bridgeton | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 6,221 | 8 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Fairfield Township School District | Bridgeton | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 510 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
How Cumberland County compares
Together they enroll 26,806 students across 43 schools. The largest is Vineland City School District with 10,386 students. Districts here average 2.2/10, below the New Jersey average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Cumberland County has 13 public school districts covering 18 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cumberland County is Stow Creek Township School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NJSLA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in New Jersey. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cumberland County, NJ?
13 school districts serve zip codes in Cumberland County, NJ. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cumberland County, NJ?
Of the districts serving Cumberland County, Stow Creek Township School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 71st percentile among New Jersey school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Jersey reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Jersey and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Jersey only, never across state lines.