Below Average
#2267 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Buena Regional High School
High School · Buena Regional School District · Buena, NJ
A high school in Buena, NJ where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
125 WEYMOUTH ROAD PO BOX 309, Buena, NJ 08310
- Math 11% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buena Regional High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2021, to 12% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Buena Regional High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,188
Median rent
$1,075/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 8–12 | 3.5 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Mercy AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Vineland Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 2,799 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Buena Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $29,876NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buena Regional High School is listed in Buena Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buena Regional High School
Buena Regional High School is a public high school in Buena, NJ, part of Buena Regional School District, serving approximately 518 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,267 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buena Regional High School
What grades does Buena Regional High School serve?
Buena Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Buena Regional High School?
Buena Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Regional High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buena Regional High School rank in NJ?
Buena Regional High School ranks #2,267 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Buena Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buena Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buena Regional High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buena Regional High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Buena Regional High School a charter school?
No, Buena Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buena Regional High School a Title I school?
No, Buena Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buena Regional High School?
49.6% of students at Buena Regional High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (856) 697-2400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08310)
- 1,236
- Area median age
- 67.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08310; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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