Best Public Schools in West Deptford, NJ


Summary:

The West Deptford, New Jersey school district consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals several standout schools in the district, with West Deptford Middle School and West Deptford High School showing consistent improvement in their statewide rankings and strong academic performance.

West Deptford Middle School has seen its statewide ranking improve from 331st out of 745 New Jersey middle schools in 2021-2022 to 221st out of 743 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on NJSLA tests is generally above the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. Meanwhile, West Deptford High School has also improved its statewide ranking, moving from 236th out of 415 New Jersey high schools in 2021-2022 to 158th out of 426 in 2023-2024. The high school has a strong 91.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate, both of which are better than the state averages.

Across the district, the schools share some common challenges, such as a consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which is higher than the state average. The district also sees variation in spending per student, ranging from $10,720 at Red Bank Elementary School to $14,597 at Oakview Elementary School. These insights provide a valuable overview of the West Deptford Township School District and highlight areas of strength and potential improvement for the schools in this area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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