Best Salem County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,322 students in Salem County, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Salem County, NJ are Woodstown High School, Alternative School and Salem County Career And Technical 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 19% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% 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 91%, which is equal to the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salem County Career And Technical 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 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Salem County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodstown High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Woodstown High School, 140 Eas
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0144
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Salem County Career And Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
880 Route 45
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Arthur P. Schalick High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
718 Centerton Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2054
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Salem High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Walnut St
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Pennsville Memorial High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110 S Broadway
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Penns Grove High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
334 Harding Highway
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Daretown School
Special Education School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Salem Campus
Special Education School
45 Cheney Road
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Salem County, NJ

Salem County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
207 Front St
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-6761
Gr: K-4
35 Cheney Rd
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
10 Freed Road
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

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 Woodstown High School, Alternative School and Salem County Career And Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in Salem County?
9 public high schools are located in Salem County.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem County?
Salem County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Salem County are often viewed compared to one another?

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