For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,220 students in Salem County, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Salem County, NJ are Salem County Career And Technical High School, Arthur P. Schalick High School and Woodstown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem County, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Salem County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Salem County, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penns Grove High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Salem County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem County Career And Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
880 Route 45
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Grades: 9-12
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Arthur P. Schalick High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 Centerton Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2054
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2054
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Woodstown High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Woodstown High School, 140 Eas
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0144
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0144
Grades: 9-12
| 559 students
Rank: #44.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #55.
Pennsville Memorial High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 S Broadway
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Rank: #66.
Salem High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
219 Walnut St
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3900
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #77.
Penns Grove High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
334 Harding Highway
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daretown School
Special Education School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salem Campus
Special Education School
45 Cheney Road
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Salem County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Jersey Regional Day School At Mannington (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
35 Cheney Rd
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
10 Freed Road
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Grades: K-8
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Salem County, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Salem County, NJ include Salem County Career And Technical High School, Arthur P. Schalick High School and Woodstown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Salem County, NJ?
9 public high schools are located in Salem County, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem County, NJ?
Salem County, NJ public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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