West Deptford Township School District

675 Grove Road
West Deptford, NJ 08066-1999
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,816 students in West Deptford Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in West Deptford Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
2,816 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
237 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Deptford Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#385 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
38%
44%
49%
22%
23%
90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
15%
35%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
66%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,112 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,537 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,112
$27,031
Spending / Student
$21,537
$25,924

Best West Deptford Township School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Deptford Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
675 Grove Rd
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Gr: 4-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Green-fields Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Hill Lane
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-7929
Gr: PK-4 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
West Deptford High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Old Crown Point Rd
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 848-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
350 Dubois Ave
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-1856
Gr: PK-2 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
192 Philadelphia Ave
Thorofare, NJ 08086
(856) 845-2727
Gr: PK-2 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Deptford Township School District?
West Deptford Township School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,816 students.
What is the rank of West Deptford Township School District?
West Deptford Township School District is ranked #395 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Deptford Township School District?
66% of West Deptford Township School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Deptford Township School District?
West Deptford Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is West Deptford Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,537 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,816 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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