Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District
School District · Penns Grove, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,245
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,245
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Field Street School
Carneys Point · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Penns Grove Middle School
Penns Grove · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paul W Carleton
Penns Grove · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#352 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,327
$1,282 vs New Jersey median
District size
2,245 students
Typical than New Jersey median
The short answer
Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District ranks #352 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Field Street School (7.3/10), Penns Grove Middle School (5.8/10), and Paul W Carleton (4.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Field Street School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Penns Grove Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Paul W Carleton | 4.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Penns Grove High School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District
Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District is a Penns Grove, New Jersey school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,245 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. District-level spending was $24,327 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Field Street School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District students show an average math proficiency of 28.1% and ELA proficiency of 29.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District with test data.
Schools in Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Penns Grove
- Total Enrollment
- 2,245
- Teachers (FTE)
- 179
- District spending per student
- $24,327NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District?
Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District?
The average composite rating for Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District?
Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District's district-level spending was $24,327 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District?
Field Street School is the highest-rated school in Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District?
Across schools in Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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