Glassboro School District

560 Joseph L Bowe Blvd
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Glassboro School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,948 students in Glassboro School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Glassboro School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
1,948 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Glassboro School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#531 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
38%
30%
49%
15%
23%
87%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
26%
35%
% Black
32%
14%
% White
30%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,382 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,031 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,382
$27,031
Spending / Student
$24,031
$25,924

Best Glassboro School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorothy L. Bullock School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
370 New St E
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Gr: 1-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Thomas E. Bowe Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Carpenter Street And Mancuso L
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Glassboro High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
560 Joseph L Bowe Blvd
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Gr: 7-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Georgetown Rd
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Gr: PK-K | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Glassboro School District?
Glassboro School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,948 students.
What is the rank of Glassboro School District?
Glassboro School District is ranked #512 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glassboro School District?
32% of Glassboro School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glassboro School District?
Glassboro School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Glassboro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,031 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,948 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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