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4 schools in Paulsboro School District

New Jersey · 1,171 students · 2 cities

For families across Paulsboro School District, public-school options total 4 K-12 schools, with combined enrollment near 1,171 (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Paulsboro School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,171
+34 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Paulsboro School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn New JerseyIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
9.0%#241 of 243N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,171#279 of 372#6,348 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#211 of 372N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.4:1#104 of 370#628 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
75.1%#28 of 369#1,541 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
69.1%#43 of 298#486 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Paulsboro School District

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,122 to 1,171 students (up 4%) and from 103 to 113 full-time teachers (up 10%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Paulsboro School District

As a compact district in New Jersey, Paulsboro School District serves 1,171 students across 4 schools.

In terms of grade levels, Paulsboro School District covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Paulsboro School District is about 293, meaningfully below the New Jersey average of roughly 540.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,171 students, expanded 3% from the 1,137 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for Paulsboro School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Paulsboro School District?
Paulsboro School District operates 4 public K-12 schools in New Jersey, serving approximately 1,171 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Paulsboro School District?
Paulsboro School District includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Paulsboro School District?
Paulsboro High School is the largest public school in Paulsboro School District by enrollment, with approximately 390 students.
What grade levels does Paulsboro School District serve?
Paulsboro School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does Paulsboro School District serve?
Paulsboro School District operates schools in Paulsboro, Paulsboro across New Jersey.