Barnegat Township School District

550 Barnegat Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Barnegat Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,604 students in Barnegat Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Barnegat Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
3,604 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
330 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Barnegat Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#394 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
38%
45%
49%
19%
23%
88%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
22%
35%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
62%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,840 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,913 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,840
$27,031
Spending / Student
$20,913
$25,924

Best Barnegat Township School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Bengal Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-8900
Gr: 3-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Barnegat Blvd North
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5880
Gr: 7-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Cecil S. Collins Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
570 Barnegat Blvd North
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5832
Gr: K-2 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Burr Street
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7500
Gr: 5-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
128 Barnegat Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5826
Gr: PK | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Barnegat High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Bengal Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Barnegat Township School District?
Barnegat Township School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,604 students.
What is the rank of Barnegat Township School District?
Barnegat Township School District is ranked #390 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barnegat Township School District?
62% of Barnegat Township School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barnegat Township School District?
Barnegat Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Barnegat Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,913 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,604 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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