Atlantic City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,258 students in Atlantic City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Atlantic City School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Atlantic City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 66% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
976 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
16%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,899 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
34%
# Black Students
2,088 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
33%
15%
# White Students
165 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
3%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
107 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
546
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
470
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
448
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
439
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
403
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
442
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
416
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
490
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
425
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
480
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
498
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
430
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
421
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
350
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,907 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,838 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,258 students.
What is the rank of Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District is ranked #589 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic City School District?
46% of Atlantic City School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Atlantic City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,838 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,258 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 66% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
