For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,322 students in Salem County, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Salem County, NJ are Woodstown High School, Alternative School and Salem County Career And Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem County, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Salem County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Salem County, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is equal to the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salem County Career And Technical High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Salem County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodstown High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Woodstown High School, 140 Eas
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0144
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0144
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #33.
Salem County Career And Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 Route 45
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Grades: 9-12
| 733 students
Rank: #44.
Arthur P. Schalick High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
718 Centerton Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2054
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2054
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Salem High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
219 Walnut St
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3900
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #66.
Pennsville Memorial High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 S Broadway
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #77.
Penns Grove High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
334 Harding Highway
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daretown School
Special Education School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salem Campus
Special Education School
45 Cheney Road
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Salem County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Jersey Regional Day School At Mannington (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
35 Cheney Rd
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
10 Freed Road
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Grades: K-8
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Salem County, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Salem County, NJ include Woodstown High School, Alternative School and Salem County Career And Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in Salem County?
9 public high schools are located in Salem County.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem County?
Salem County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Salem County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Salem County include: Penns Grove High School vs. Pennsville Memorial High School, Pennsville Memorial High School vs. Penns Grove High School, Salem County Career And Technical High School vs. Salem High School
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