Paulsboro High School is a comprehensive community six-year public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grade from Paulsboro, in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is the sole secondary school of the Paulsboro Public Schools.
Serving 155 students in grades 7-8, Paulsboro Junior 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paulsboro Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 2.6 square miles in Paulsboro, NJ, with a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school and an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 1.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paulsboro Junior High School's student population of 155 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1907
Colors
Red, White
School Rankings
Paulsboro Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paulsboro Junior High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2167 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
29%
35%
Black
47%
14%
White
18%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paulsboro Junior High School's ranking?
Paulsboro Junior High School is ranked #2167 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Paulsboro Junior High School?
155 students attend Paulsboro Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Paulsboro Junior High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paulsboro Junior High School?
Paulsboro Junior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paulsboro Junior High School offer ?
Paulsboro Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paulsboro Junior High School part of?
Paulsboro Junior High School is part of Paulsboro School District.
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