Serving 481 students in grades 9-12, Pennsville Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pennsville Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pennsville Memorial High School's student population of 481 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Pennsville Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pennsville Memorial High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2018 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
16%
34%
Black
9%
15%
White
70%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennsville Memorial High School's ranking?
Pennsville Memorial High School is ranked #2018 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pennsville Memorial High School often compared to?
Pennsville Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penns Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pennsville Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Pennsville Memorial High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pennsville Memorial High School?
481 students attend Pennsville Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pennsville Memorial High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennsville Memorial High School?
Pennsville Memorial High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pennsville Memorial High School offer ?
Pennsville Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennsville Memorial High School part of?
Pennsville Memorial High School is part of Pennsville School District.
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