For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,703 students in 08096, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 08096, NJ are Gateway Regional High School and Woodbury Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08096 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08096, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08096, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gateway Regional High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
775 Tanyard Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 848-8200
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 848-8200
Grades: 7-12
| 875 students
Rank: #22.
Woodbury Jr-sr High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 N. Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0123
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0123
Grades: 6-12
| 828 students
08096, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Sharon @ Deptford High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
575 Fox Run Road
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 415-9537
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 415-9537
Grades: 2-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 08096, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 08096, NJ include Gateway Regional High School and Woodbury Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08096?
2 public middle schools are located in 08096.
What is the racial composition of students in 08096?
08096 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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