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Best High Schools in Zip Code 08050

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Schools

2,095

Students

Districts

5-star school

Top rankedMarine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science9^th of 434 New Jersey high schools

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Biggest riser

Southern Regional High School up 8 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 08050 zip code in New Jersey is home to two high schools: Southern Regional High School and Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES). While both schools have strong graduation rates and low dropout rates, MATES stands out as an exceptional institution, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state.

MATES, a public magnet school, boasts impressive academic achievements, with students outperforming their peers at Southern Regional High School and the state averages in standardized tests, including NJSLA/Geometry, NJSLA-S/Science, and NJGPA/English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's focus on technology and environmental science may be contributing to its strong academic outcomes. Additionally, MATES has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to Southern Regional High School, suggesting a more affluent student population.

While Southern Regional High School is a solid performer, its test scores and rankings indicate room for improvement, particularly in areas like NJSLA/Algebra I and NJSLA-S/Science. The Southern Regional School District is ranked 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, suggesting opportunities for the district to enhance the educational experience for its students. The presence of a high-performing magnet school like MATES in the same zip code highlights the value of school choice and the potential for specialized educational programs to drive student achievement.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJGPA English Language Arts (2025)	NJGPA Mathematics (2025)	NJSLA-S Science (2025)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)	NJSLA Algebra I (2025)		NJSLA Geometry (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJGPA English Language Arts 11th Grade	NJGPA Mathematics 11th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry 10th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science	Public	9-12	195 Cedar Bridge Road	Manahawkin	08050	Ocean County	Ocean County Vocational Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 978-8439	275	22	12.5	12.7%	176 (64.0%)	4 (1.5%)	27 (9.8%)	58 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.2%)	91.8	9^th of 434 public high schools	97.9%		100	1^st of 429 public high schools	99.8%	8			100.0				92.5		92.5	$12,615	$42	$12,573
Southern Regional High School	Public	9-12	90 Cedar Bridge Road	Manahawkin	08050	Ocean County	Southern Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 597-9481	1,820	149	12.2	24.7%	1,518 (83.4%)	46 (2.5%)	222 (12.2%)	16 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.0%)	52.2	187^th of 434 public high schools	56.9%		51.1	195^th of 429 public high schools	54.5%	8	84.8	69.8	31.0	43.3	18.0	17.9	71.2	9.1	66.2	$12,241	$93	$12,148

Cities Near Zip Code 08050

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Manahawkin	0.25 mi	8	192^nd
West Creek	3.39 mi	1	446^th
Barnegat	3.53 mi	6	423^rd
Surf City	5.26 mi	1
Ship Bottom	5.46 mi	1	269^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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