For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,004 students in Paulsboro, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Paulsboro, NJ are West Deptford Middle School and Paulsboro Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paulsboro, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Paulsboro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Paulsboro, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Deptford Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
675 Grove Rd
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Grades: 4-8
| 832 students
Rank: #22.
Paulsboro Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
670 N Delaware Street
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Grades: 7-8
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Paulsboro, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Paulsboro, NJ include West Deptford Middle School and Paulsboro Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Paulsboro?
2 public middle schools are located in Paulsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Paulsboro?
Paulsboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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