nj.com story. "Asbury Park School District in Monmouth County comes in second among the districts spending the most per student. The district spent $65,256 per student, according to the state data. It is followed by Brigantine Public School District in Atlantic County, which came in third at $57,558 per student. Several other Jersey Shore communities dominate the top of the list. North Wildwood School District, Cape May City School District, Margate City School District and Long Beach Island School District all rank in the top 10 highest-spending districts statewide."