Below Average
#2212 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Paulsboro High School
High School · Paulsboro School District · Paulsboro, NJ
A high school in Paulsboro, NJ where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
670 N DELAWARE ST, Paulsboro, NJ 08066
- Math 7% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 9% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paulsboro High School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2021, to 8% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paulsboro High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,178/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paulsboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,412
Median home value
$166,600
Median rent
$1,092/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County Technical High School - FolcroftEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 63 | Compare → |
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| Woodbury Jr-sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–12 | 4.9 mi | 828 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Paulsboro School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $28,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paulsboro High School is listed in Paulsboro School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paulsboro High School
Paulsboro High School is a public high school in Paulsboro, NJ, part of Paulsboro School District, serving approximately 425 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,212 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paulsboro High School
What grades does Paulsboro High School serve?
Paulsboro High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Paulsboro High School?
Paulsboro High School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paulsboro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paulsboro High School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paulsboro High School rank in NJ?
Paulsboro High School ranks #2,212 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Paulsboro High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paulsboro High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Paulsboro High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paulsboro High School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paulsboro High School a charter school?
No, Paulsboro High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paulsboro High School a Title I school?
No, Paulsboro High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paulsboro High School?
46.8% of students at Paulsboro High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (856) 423-2222
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08066)
- 7,412
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08066; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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