Photo: SnowFire · CC BY 4.0Galloway Township’s public schools score below 76% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation
35% of students in Galloway Township’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the New Jersey average (49%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Galloway Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.
From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Galloway Township’s schools, in brief
Galloway Township runs its own schools through grade 8, then shares
Galloway Township Middle School (7–8) is Galloway Township’s own. From grade 9, students attend the Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District with Egg Harbor City, Hamilton and Mullica: Absegami High School. The high school’s own results earn a C+, the highest on the path. See the path ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Galloway Township spends $26,749 per student and Greater Egg Harbor Regional $30,129, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Atlantic Community Charter School, The Pilgrim Academy (private), Assumption Regional Catholic School (private), Champion Baptist Academy (private), Jersey Shore Baptist Academy (private) and Life Point Academy/ Life Point Church (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Galloway Township’s grade
C−: better than 24% of New Jersey school districts, #371 of 465 New Jersey towns. Both inputs trail the New Jersey average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Galloway Township, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Galloway Township
Galloway Township Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 705 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Galloway
8th grade in Galloway Township
Galloway Township Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 705 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Galloway
9th grade in Galloway Township
Absegami High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,130 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Galloway
10th grade in Galloway Township
Absegami High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,130 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Galloway
11th grade in Galloway Township
Absegami High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,130 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Galloway
12th grade in Galloway Township
Absegami High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,130 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Galloway
Galloway Township runs its own schools through grade 8 (Galloway Township School District). From grade 9, students attend the Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District, shared with Egg Harbor City, Hamilton and Mullica. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Galloway Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Galloway Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Galloway Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Galloway Township | C− | Galloway Township PK–8 · Greater Egg Harbor Regional 9–12 |
| Port Republic | B | Port Republic City |
| Egg Harbor | C+ | Egg Harbor Township |
| Brigantine | C+ | Brigantine City |
| Atlantic City | D | Atlantic City |
| Little Egg Harbor | D | Little Egg Harbor Township PK–6 · Pinelands Regional 7–12 |
| Bass River | D | Pinelands Regional 7–12 · Bass River Township |
| Washington | — | Washington Township |
| Hamilton | D | Hamilton Township PK–8 · Greater Egg Harbor Regional 9–12 |
| Mullica | C | Mullica Township PK–8 · Greater Egg Harbor Regional 9–12 |
| Absecon | C | Absecon City |
| Egg Harbor City | D | Egg Harbor City PK–8 · Greater Egg Harbor Regional 9–12 |
3 of the 11 neighbors share Greater Egg Harbor Regional with Galloway Township for grades 9–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Galloway Township
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Galloway Township’s schools
Are Galloway Township’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Galloway Township children attend score below 76% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #371 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 28%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Galloway Township in?
Two districts: Galloway Township School District runs grades PK–8, and Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Egg Harbor City, Hamilton and Mullica.
Where do Galloway Township kids go to high school?
Absegami High School in Galloway, with 1,130 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Galloway Township’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Galloway Township spend per student?
$26,749 in Galloway Township School District and $30,129 in Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Galloway Township?
Yes: The Pilgrim Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 464 students), Assumption Regional Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 400 students), Champion Baptist Academy (religious, grades PK–10, 48 students), Jersey Shore Baptist Academy (religious, grades K–12, 19 students) and Life Point Academy/ Life Point Church (religious, grades 4–12, 6 students). Galloway Township also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Galloway Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Galloway Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.