Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_80 (evening_gown VARCHAR, state VARCHAR, interview VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the sum number of evening gown stats for New Jersey when the interview was less than 9.344?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(evening_gown) FROM table_name_80 WHERE state = "new jersey" AND interview < 9.344