For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,799 students in West Deptford Township 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 West Deptford Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,570 Schools
# Students
2,799 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Deptford Township 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#385 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
23%
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
15%
34%
% Black
10%
14%
% White
67%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,252 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,667 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,252
$26,940
Spending / Student
$21,667
$25,837
Best West Deptford Township School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Deptford Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
675 Grove Rd
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Gr: 4-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Green-fields Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Hill Lane
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-7929
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-7929
Gr: PK-4 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
West Deptford High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Old Crown Point Rd
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 848-6110
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 848-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
350 Dubois Ave
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-1856
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-1856
Gr: PK-2 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
192 Philadelphia Ave
Thorofare, NJ 08086
(856) 845-2727
Thorofare, NJ 08086
(856) 845-2727
Gr: PK-2 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Deptford Township School District?
West Deptford Township School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,799 students.
What is the rank of West Deptford Township School District?
West Deptford Township School District is ranked #397 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.
What is the racial composition of students in West Deptford Township School District?
67% of West Deptford Township School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Deptford Township School District?
West Deptford Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is West Deptford Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,667 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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