Top Rankings
Swedesboro-Woolwich School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,584 students in Swedesboro-Woolwich School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Swedesboro-Woolwich School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,584 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Swedesboro-Woolwich School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
71 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
167 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
33%
# Black Students
209 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
13%
15%
# White Students
1,039 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
66%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
89 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
200
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
209
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
211
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
202
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
207
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
231
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
55
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,842 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,819
$27,145
Spending / Student
$19,842
$26,033
Best Swedesboro-Woolwich School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
General Charles G. Harker School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1771 Oldmans Creek Road
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Grades: 3-5
| 649 students
Rank: #22.
Walter Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1815 Kings Highway
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Grades: 6
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
Governor Charles C. Stratton
Magnet School
15 Fredrick Boulevard
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Grades: 1-2
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
Margaret C. Clifford School
Magnet School
601 Auburn Avenue
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Grades: PK-K
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Swedesboro-Woolwich School District?
Swedesboro-Woolwich School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,584 students.
What is the rank of Swedesboro-Woolwich School District?
Swedesboro-Woolwich School District is ranked #176 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Swedesboro-Woolwich School District?
66% of Swedesboro-Woolwich School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Swedesboro-Woolwich School District?
Swedesboro-Woolwich School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Swedesboro-Woolwich School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,842 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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