For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,389 students in Gloucester City Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Gloucester City Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
2,389 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gloucester City Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#542 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
21%
34%
% Black
16%
14%
% White
54%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,628 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,707 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,628
$26,937
Spending / Student
$22,707
$25,834
Best Gloucester City Public School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gloucester City High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Market Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Cold Springs School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1194 Market Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gr: PK-3 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Gloucester City Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Market Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gr: 4-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gloucester City Public School District?
Gloucester City Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,389 students.
What is the rank of Gloucester City Public School District?
Gloucester City Public School District is ranked #541 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester City Public School District?
54% of Gloucester City Public School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gloucester City Public School District?
Gloucester City Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Gloucester City Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,707 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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