Top Rankings
Willingboro Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,687 students in Willingboro Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Willingboro Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,687 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
293 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Willingboro Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-64% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#611 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
23%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
22%
34%
% Black
69%
15%
% White
3%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,861 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,672 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,861
$26,931
Spending / Student
$23,672
$25,828
Best Willingboro Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
84 Hampshire Lane
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8960
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8960
Grades: 1-4
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Twin Hills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 Twin Hill Drive
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8980
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8980
Grades: K-4
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
Willingboro Memorial Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
451 Van Sciver Parkway
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8700
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8700
Grades: 7-8
| 561 students
Rank: #44.
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 Pinetree Lane
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8940
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8940
Grades: 1-4
| 387 students
Rank: #55.
James A Cotten Intermediate School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8930
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8930
Grades: 5-6
| 554 students
Rank: #66.
Willingboro High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Jfk Way
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8800
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 845 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Evergreen Dr.
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8990
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-8990
Grades: PK-K
| 272 students
Rank: n/an/a
70 Sunset Road
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-3881
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 835-3881
Grades: PK-K
| 330 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willingboro Public School District?
Willingboro Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,687 students.
What is the rank of Willingboro Public School District?
Willingboro Public School District is ranked #604 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willingboro Public School District?
69% of Willingboro Public School District students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willingboro Public School District?
Willingboro Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Willingboro Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,672 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
