Top Rankings
Willingboro Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,690 students in Willingboro Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Willingboro Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
3,690 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
260 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Willingboro Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#601 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
23%
Graduation Rate
78%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.4%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
22%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
68%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
4%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,237 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,831 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$110 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,237
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,831
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Willingboro Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
84 Hampshire Lane
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8960
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8960
Gr: 1-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Twin Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Twin Hill Drive
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8980
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8980
Gr: K-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 Pinetree Lane
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8940
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8940
Gr: 1-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Willingboro Memorial Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
451 Van Sciver Parkway
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8700
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8700
Gr: 7-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
James A Cotten Intermediate School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8930
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8930
Gr: 5-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Willingboro High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Jfk Way
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8800
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
150 Evergreen Dr.
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8990
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8990
Gr: PK-K | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
70 Sunset Road
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-3881
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-3881
Gr: PK-K | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willingboro Public School District?
Willingboro Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,690 students.
What is the rank of Willingboro Public School District?
Willingboro Public School District is ranked #595 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willingboro Public School District?
68% of Willingboro Public School District students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willingboro Public School District?
Willingboro Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Willingboro Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,831 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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