| Index | Avenel | New Jersey | National |
| Average Test Scores | 39% | 43% | 49% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 3 | 1,604 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | n/a | 823 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 157 | 7,963 |
| Index | Avenel | New Jersey | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 75.2% | 87.5% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 74.4% | 86.3% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 41.3% | 60.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 26.9% | 43.9% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 22.8% | 37.5% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 8.2% | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 3 public schools, n/a private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Avenel. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Avenel, NJ schools is 39%. The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1. In Avenel, NJ, an average of 75.2% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 74.4% have completed high school.
| City, State | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Six Mile Run, NJ | 2,655 | 85% | 72% |
| Short Hills, NJ | 12,771 | 75% | 52% |
| Chatham, NJ | 9,030 | 72% | 46% |
| Watchung, NJ | 5,944 | 70% | 43% |
| Summit, NJ | 21,895 | 70% | 42% |
| Avenel, NJ | 18,822 | 39% | 20% |
| City, State | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Laurel, MS | 18,806 | 22% | 55% |
| Ronkonkoma, NY | 18,846 | 50% | 2% |
| Twinsburg, OH | 18,851 | 88% | 79% |
| Belle Glade, FL | 18,855 | 26% | 47% |
| Ozark, MO | 18,867 | 68% | 38% |
| Avenel, NJ | 18,822 | 39% | 20% |
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