Best 08096 New Jersey Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,803 students in 08096, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 08096, NJ are Gateway Regional High School, Deptford Township High School and Woodbury Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 08096 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08096, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08096 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gateway Regional 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08096, NJ Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway Regional High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
775 Tanyard Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 848-8200
Gr: 7-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Deptford Township High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
575 S Fox Run Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 232-2713
Gr: 9-12 | 1,100 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Woodbury Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25 N. Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0123
Gr: 6-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 08096 New Jersey

08096, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
575 Fox Run Road
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 415-9537
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 08096, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 08096, NJ include Gateway Regional High School, Deptford Township High School and Woodbury Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in 08096?
3 public high schools are located in 08096.
What is the racial composition of students in 08096?
08096 public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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