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Best Cape May Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 723 students in Cape May, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Cape May, NJ is Lower Cape May Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape May, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cape May have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Cape May, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lower Cape May Regional High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lower Cape May Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
687 Rt 9
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-3475
Gr: 9-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cape May, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cape May, NJ include Lower Cape May Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cape May?
1 public high schools are located in Cape May.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May?
Cape May public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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