Woodbury Junior-Senior High School is a comprehensive community middle school and public high school that serves students in sixth through twelfth grades from Woodbury, in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, as part of the Woodbury 51±¬ÁÏs system.
Serving 828 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 81% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 828 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- 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 828 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
828 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1902
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 0.70, 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
32%
34%
Black
40%
15%
White
19%
38%
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
58%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bison
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
828 students attend Woodbury Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Woodbury Jr-sr High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 19% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodbury Jr-sr High School part of?
Woodbury Jr-sr High School is part of Woodbury City 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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