For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,003 students in Barnegat, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Barnegat, NJ is Barnegat High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnegat, NJ public high school 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 Barnegat have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Barnegat, NJ public high school 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Barnegat, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barnegat, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barnegat, NJ include Barnegat High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barnegat?
1 public high schools are located in Barnegat.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnegat?
Barnegat public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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