For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,669 students in Cape May County, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Cape May County, NJ are Ocean City High School, Lower Cape May Regional High School and Cape May County Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape May County, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cape May County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Cape May County, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cape May County Technical High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cape May County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean City High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-1290
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-1290
Grades: 9-12
| 1,190 students
Rank: #22.
Lower Cape May Regional High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
687 Rt 9
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-3475
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-3475
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
Rank: #33.
Cape May County Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Crest Haven Rd
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 380-0200
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 380-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Middle Township High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Atlantic Avenue
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1852
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1852
Grades: 9-12
| 825 students
Rank: #55.
Wildwood High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape May County High School
Special Education School
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape May Regional School
Alternative School
131 Crest Haven Rd
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-4870
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-4870
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Cape May County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cape May Transitional Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
131 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-3578
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-3578
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
2502 Central Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Hostler Hall (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
116 Carl Road
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 628-2230
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 628-2230
Grades: Inquire with school
| 124 students
Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
George E. Bailey Middle School
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Grades: Inquire with school
| 68 students
Project Teach - Cape May Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
131 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-4870
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-4870
Grades: 10-12
| 6 students
4501 Park Ave
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
(609) 263-8461
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
(609) 263-8461
Grades: PK-3
| 45 students
Woodbine Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Dehirsch Ave
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-2164
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-2164
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cape May County, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Cape May County, NJ include Ocean City High School, Lower Cape May Regional High School and Cape May County Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cape May County?
7 public high schools are located in Cape May County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May County?
Cape May County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cape May County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cape May County include: Lower Cape May Regional High School vs. Middle Township High School, Ocean City High School vs. Middle Township High School, Middle Township High School vs. Lower Cape May Regional High School
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