Top Rankings
Paulsboro School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,272 students in Paulsboro School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Paulsboro School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
1,272 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paulsboro School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#639 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
23%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
26%
34%
% Black
43%
14%
% White
22%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,488 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,513 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,488
$26,937
Spending / Student
$22,513
$25,834
Best Paulsboro School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loudenslager Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Baird Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2228
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2228
Gr: 3-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Paulsboro High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
670 N Delaware St
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Paulsboro Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
670 N Delaware Street
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Gr: 7-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
441 Nassau Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2226
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2226
Gr: PK-2 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paulsboro School District?
Paulsboro School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,272 students.
What is the rank of Paulsboro School District?
Paulsboro School District is ranked #637 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paulsboro School District?
43% of Paulsboro School District students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paulsboro School District?
Paulsboro School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Paulsboro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,513 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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