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Best Salem County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,322 students in Salem County, NJ.

The top-ranked public high schools in Salem County, NJ are Woodstown High School, Salem County Career And Technical High School and Arthur P. Schalick High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Salem County, NJ public high schools have an score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Salem County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.

Salem County, NJ public high school have a of 91%, which is equal to the New Jersey average of 91%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Salem County Career And Technical High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Salem County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Woodstown High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Woodstown High School, 140 Eas
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0144

Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #22.

Salem County Career And Technical High School

Vocational School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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880 Route 45
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101

Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #33.

Arthur P. Schalick High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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718 Centerton Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2054

Gr: 9-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #44.

Salem High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
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219 Walnut St
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3900

Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Rank: #55.

Pennsville Memorial High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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110 S Broadway
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200

Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #66.

Penns Grove High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
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334 Harding Highway
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300

Gr: 9-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: n/an/a

Daretown School

Special Education School

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404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108

Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: n/an/a

Nj Regional Day - Mannington

Special Education School

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45 Cheney Road
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101

Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Salem County, NJ?

The top-ranked public high schools in Salem County, NJ include Woodstown High School, Salem County Career And Technical High School and Arthur P. Schalick High School.

How many public high schools are located in Salem County?

9 public high schools are located in Salem County.

What is the racial composition of students in Salem County?

Salem County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Salem County are often viewed compared to one another?