Top Rankings
Deptford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,176 students in Deptford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏs in Deptford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less 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
4,176 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Deptford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#463 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
23%
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
19%
34%
% Black
21%
15%
% White
50%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,680 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,631 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,680
$26,931
Spending / Student
$22,631
$25,828
Best Deptford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deptford Township Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
890 Bankbridge Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-9540
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-9540
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Good Intent Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Good Intent Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 232-2737
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 232-2737
Gr: 1-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Lake Tract Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
690 Iszard Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 686-2240
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 686-2240
Gr: 1-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Oak Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 College Blvd
Wenonah, NJ 08090
(856) 415-9218
Wenonah, NJ 08090
(856) 415-9218
Gr: 1-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Shady Lane Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Peach Street
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 384-6046
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 384-6046
Gr: 1-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Deptford Township High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 S Fox Run Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 232-2713
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 232-2713
Gr: 9-12 | 1,100 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
1040 Monmouth Road
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 384-8750
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 384-8750
Gr: PK-K | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
720 Purdue Ave
Wenonah, NJ 08090
(856) 464-1260
Wenonah, NJ 08090
(856) 464-1260
Gr: PK-K | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deptford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Deptford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 8 public schools serving 4,176 students.
What is the rank of Deptford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Deptford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #454 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deptford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
50% of Deptford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deptford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Deptford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Deptford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,631 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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