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Egg Harbor Township School District

New Jersey · Public School District
6
Schools
7,312
Students
$28,637
Per-Pupil Spend
+100% nat'l
47.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-5pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Egg Harbor Township School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 7,312 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $28,637 is above average for a US public school district. 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alder Avenue Middle School06–08843
Fernwood Avenue Middle School06–08883
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Egg Harbor Township High School09–122,335
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,637+100% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
45%
State
48.2%
Local (property tax)
44.7%
Federal
7.1%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (45%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
7,312
Students
47%
Free Lunch
$29K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $28,637 per pupil — 100% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Egg Harbor Township School District?
Egg Harbor Township School District has 6 public schools, serving a total of 7,312 students.
What is the graduation rate for Egg Harbor Township School District?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Egg Harbor Township School District spend per student?
Egg Harbor Township School District spends $28,637 per pupil — 100% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Egg Harbor Township School District?
47% of students in Egg Harbor Township School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Egg Harbor Township School District?
No, Egg Harbor Township School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Egg Harbor Township School District serve?
Egg Harbor Township School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Egg Harbor Township School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Egg Harbor Township School District is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.