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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,558 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Swedesboro-Woolwich School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% 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
4 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,558 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Swedesboro-Woolwich School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
11%
34%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
64%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,183 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,173 is less than the state median of $25,828. 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
$22,183
$26,931
Spending / Student
$20,173
$25,828
Best Swedesboro-Woolwich School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
General Charles G. Harker School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1771 Oldmans Creek Road
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Grades: 3-5
| 667 students
Rank: #22.
Walter Hill School
(Math: 56% | 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
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
15 Fredrick Boulevard
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Grades: 1-2
| 425 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Auburn Avenue
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Grades: PK-K
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Swedesboro-Woolwich School District?
Swedesboro-Woolwich School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,558 students.
What is the rank of Swedesboro-Woolwich School District?
Swedesboro-Woolwich School District is ranked #178 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Swedesboro-Woolwich School District?
64% of Swedesboro-Woolwich School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 10:1, 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 $20,173 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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