Serving 829 students in grades 6-12, Woodbury Jr-sr 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 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodbury Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Woodbury Jr-sr High School's student population of 829 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
829 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodbury Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodbury Jr-sr High School is 0.71, 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
#1922 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
31%
33%
Black
39%
15%
White
21%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodbury Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Woodbury Jr-sr High School is ranked #1922 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Woodbury Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Woodbury Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Deptford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodbury Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Woodbury Jr-sr High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Woodbury Jr-sr High School?
829 students attend Woodbury Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Woodbury Jr-sr High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodbury Jr-sr High School?
Woodbury Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodbury Jr-sr High School offer ?
Woodbury Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Woodbury Jr-sr High School part of?
Woodbury Jr-sr High School is part of Woodbury City Public School District.
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