For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,731 students in Atlantic City, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Atlantic City, NJ is Atlantic City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlantic City, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Atlantic City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Atlantic City, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atlantic City High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Atlantic City, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlantic City High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Albany Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic Regional School
Alternative School
2562 Tilton Rd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 645-6748
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 645-6748
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Atlantic City, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Atlantic City, NJ include Atlantic City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Atlantic City?
2 public high schools are located in Atlantic City.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic City?
Atlantic City public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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