For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,014 students in Paulsboro, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paulsboro, NJ are West Deptford Middle School and Paulsboro Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paulsboro, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Paulsboro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Paulsboro, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Deptford Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
675 Grove Rd
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Gr: 4-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Paulsboro Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
670 N Delaware Street
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Gr: 7-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Paulsboro, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paulsboro, NJ include West Deptford Middle School and Paulsboro Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Paulsboro?
2 public middle schools are located in Paulsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Paulsboro?
Paulsboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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