Paulsboro High School is a comprehensive community six-year public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grade from Paulsboro, in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is the sole secondary school of the Paulsboro Public Schools.
Serving 425 students in grades 9-12, Paulsboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paulsboro High School's student population of 425 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1907
Colors
Red, White
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Rankings
Paulsboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paulsboro High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2118 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
25%
34%
Black
42%
15%
White
28%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paulsboro High School's ranking?
Paulsboro High School is ranked #2118 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Paulsboro High School often compared to?
Paulsboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gloucester County Institute Of Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paulsboro High School?
The graduation rate of Paulsboro High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Paulsboro High School?
425 students attend Paulsboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Paulsboro High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paulsboro High School?
Paulsboro High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paulsboro High School offer ?
Paulsboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paulsboro High School part of?
Paulsboro High School is part of Paulsboro School District.
School Reviews
2 1/14/2014
Paulsboro School District isn't equipped with a reading program for its students with learning disabilities so they are graduating High School students with grammar school reading levels. They refuse to properly educate these children or send them to a school that will meet there educational needs.
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