Pennsville Memorial High School is comprehensive community public high school in Pennsville Township, Salem County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Pennsville School District.
Serving 483 students in grades 9-12, Pennsville Memorial 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pennsville Memorial High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Pennsville, NJ, covering approximately 24.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 2.9 miles and the furthest edge located 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pennsville Memorial High School's student population of 483 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pennsville Memorial 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 Pennsville Memorial High School is 0.47, 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
#1963 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennsville Memorial High School's ranking?
Pennsville Memorial High School is ranked #1963 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pennsville Memorial High School often compared to?
Pennsville Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penns Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pennsville Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Pennsville Memorial High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Pennsville Memorial High School?
483 students attend Pennsville Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pennsville Memorial High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pennsville Memorial High School?
Pennsville Memorial High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pennsville Memorial High School offer ?
Pennsville Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennsville Memorial High School part of?
Pennsville Memorial High School is part of Pennsville School District.
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