For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 942 students in Egg Harbor City, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Egg Harbor City, NJ is Cedar Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Egg Harbor City, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Egg Harbor City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Egg Harbor City, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cedar Creek High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Egg Harbor City, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Creek High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 New York Ave.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 593-3560
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 593-3560
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic Co Jdc
Alternative School
800 Buffalo Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Gr: 6-10
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Rch
Alternative School
800a Buffalo Ave
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-5200
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-5200
Gr: 9-12
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Atlantic County Juv Det Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 Buffalo Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Belladonna & Cape May Aves.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1426
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1426
Gr: 1-4 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 33%
2434 Route 563
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3520
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3520
Gr: PK-4 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Egg Harbor City, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Egg Harbor City, NJ include Cedar Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Egg Harbor City?
3 public high schools are located in Egg Harbor City.
What is the racial composition of students in Egg Harbor City?
Egg Harbor City public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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