Top Rankings
Deptford Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,176 students in Deptford Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Deptford Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
4,176 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Deptford Township Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#457 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
23%
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
19%
34%
% Black
21%
15%
% White
50%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,680 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,631 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,680
$26,931
Spending / Student
$22,631
$25,828
Best Deptford Township Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deptford Township Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
890 Bankbridge Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-9540
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-9540
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #22.
Good Intent Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Good Intent Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 232-2737
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 232-2737
Grades: 1-5
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Valley Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 College Blvd
Wenonah, NJ 08090
(856) 415-9218
Wenonah, NJ 08090
(856) 415-9218
Grades: 1-5
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
Shady Lane Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Peach Street
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 384-6046
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 384-6046
Grades: 1-5
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Deptford Township High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
575 S Fox Run Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 232-2713
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 232-2713
Grades: 9-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Tract Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
690 Iszard Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 686-2240
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 686-2240
Grades: 1-5
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
1040 Monmouth Road
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 384-8750
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 384-8750
Grades: PK-K
| 432 students
Rank: n/an/a
720 Purdue Ave
Wenonah, NJ 08090
(856) 464-1260
Wenonah, NJ 08090
(856) 464-1260
Grades: PK-K
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deptford Township Public School District?
Deptford Township Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,176 students.
What is the rank of Deptford Township Public School District?
Deptford Township Public School District is ranked #452 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deptford Township Public School District?
50% of Deptford Township Public School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deptford Township Public School District?
Deptford Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Deptford Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,631 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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