Serving 823 students in grades 6-12, Woodbury Jr-sr 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 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodbury Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Woodbury Jr-sr High School's student population of 823 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
823 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodbury Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodbury Jr-sr High School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1615 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
27%
32%
Black
41%
15%
White
23%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodbury Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Woodbury Jr-sr High School is ranked #1615 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Woodbury Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Woodbury Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Deptford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodbury Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Woodbury Jr-sr High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Woodbury Jr-sr High School?
823 students attend Woodbury Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Woodbury Jr-sr High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodbury Jr-sr High School?
Woodbury Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodbury Jr-sr High School offer ?
Woodbury Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Woodbury Jr-sr High School part of?
Woodbury Jr-sr High School is part of Woodbury City Public School District.
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