Below Average
#2160 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Pinelands Regional High School
High School · Pinelands Regional School District · Little Egg Harbor, NJ
A high school in Little Egg Harbor, NJ where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
565 Nugentown Road PO Box 248, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
- Math 10% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pinelands Regional High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
45.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pinelands Regional High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,449
Median home value
$323,500
Median rent
$1,760/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Pinelands Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $27,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pinelands Regional High School is listed in Pinelands Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinelands Regional High School
Pinelands Regional High School is a public high school in Little Egg Harbor, NJ, part of Pinelands Regional School District, serving approximately 1,077 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,160 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinelands Regional High School
What grades does Pinelands Regional High School serve?
Pinelands Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pinelands Regional High School?
Pinelands Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,077 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinelands Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinelands Regional High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinelands Regional High School rank in NJ?
Pinelands Regional High School ranks #2,160 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Pinelands Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinelands Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Pinelands Regional High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinelands Regional High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pinelands Regional High School a charter school?
No, Pinelands Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinelands Regional High School a Title I school?
No, Pinelands Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinelands Regional High School?
45.2% of students at Pinelands 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
- 1,077
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (609) 296-3106
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08087)
- 25,211
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 51.3
Official sources & links
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 08087; 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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