For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 866 students in the neighborhood of Thorofare, Paulsboro, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in Thorofare is West Deptford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Thorofare, Paulsboro, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Thorofare, 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Thorofare, Paulsboro, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Thorofare, Paulsboro, NJ include West Deptford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Thorofare, Paulsboro?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Thorofare, Paulsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Thorofare, Paulsboro?
the neighborhood of Thorofare, Paulsboro public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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