For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 4,064 students in Salem County, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Salem County, NJ are Mannington Township Elementary School, Upper Pittsgrove School and Oldmans Township School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem County, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Salem County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Salem County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mannington Township Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
495 Route 45
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-1078
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-1078
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Upper Pittsgrove School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 Pine Tavern Road
Monroeville, NJ 08343
(856) 358-8163
Monroeville, NJ 08343
(856) 358-8163
Grades: PK-8
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Oldmans Township School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Freed Road
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Elsinboro Township School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
631 Salem Fort Elfsborg Road
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3817
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3817
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
Rank: #55.
Woodstown Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Woodstown Middle School, 15 Li
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0144
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0144
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Rank: #66.
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
967 Main St Canton
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Grades: PK-8
| 173 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Alloway Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43 Cedar St
Alloway, NJ 08001
(856) 935-1622
Alloway, NJ 08001
(856) 935-1622
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students
Rank: #99.
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
457 Shirley Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2472
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2472
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
Rank: #1010.
Pittsgrove Township Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1082 Almond Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-8529
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-8529
Grades: 5-8
| 483 students
Rank: #1111.
Quinton Township School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8 Robinson Street
Quinton, NJ 08072
(856) 935-2379
Quinton, NJ 08072
(856) 935-2379
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
Rank: #1212.
Pennsville Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 William Penn Avenue
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #1313.
Penns Grove Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #1414.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 New Market Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2700
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2700
Grades: 3-8
| 457 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
| 27 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
| 49 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 middle schools in Salem County, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Salem County, NJ include Mannington Township Elementary School, Upper Pittsgrove School and Oldmans Township School.
How many public middle schools are located in Salem County?
16 public middle schools are located in Salem County.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem County?
Salem County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Salem County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Salem County include: Salem Middle School vs. Mannington Township Elementary School, Pennsville Middle School vs. Woodstown Middle School, Penns Grove Middle School vs. Woodstown Middle School
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