For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,703 students in 08096, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08096, NJ are Gateway Regional High School and Woodbury Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08096 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08096, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08096, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway Regional High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
775 Tanyard Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 848-8200
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 848-8200
Gr: 7-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Woodbury Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 N. Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0123
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0123
Gr: 6-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
08096, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Sharon @ Deptford High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
575 Fox Run Road
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 415-9537
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 415-9537
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08096, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08096, NJ include Gateway Regional High School and Woodbury Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08096?
2 public middle schools are located in 08096.
What is the racial composition of students in 08096?
08096 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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