Enrollment
390
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Paulsboro, NJ
Paulsboro High School
Federal NCES profile for Paulsboro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341272002608
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paulsboro High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Paulsboro · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paulsboro High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paulsboro High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Paulsboro, NJ.
School address
District: Paulsboro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341272002608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paulsboro High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paulsboro High School
Paulsboro High School is a mid-sized high school in Paulsboro, New Jersey, enrolling 390 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 342 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #322, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Paulsboro School District also operates Loudenslager Elementary School (330 students) and Billingsport Elementary School (296 students) alongside Paulsboro High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Paulsboro High School compares
Paulsboro High School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▲ 35% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,570
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
White 23.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Paulsboro High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paulsboro School District, which includes Paulsboro High School.
$23,570
Per student
-6%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 62.5%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Paulsboro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loudenslager Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Billingsport Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paulsboro Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paulsboro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Paulsboro High School
How many students attend Paulsboro High School?
Paulsboro High School has 390 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paulsboro, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paulsboro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paulsboro High School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paulsboro High School?
40.1% of students at Paulsboro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paulsboro High School?
The largest demographic group at Paulsboro High School is African American at 44.9% of enrollment, in Paulsboro, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paulsboro High School?
Paulsboro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paulsboro High School rank among public schools in Paulsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Paulsboro High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Paulsboro, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paulsboro on the city page.
Is Paulsboro High School a good school?
Paulsboro High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Paulsboro School District?
Besides Paulsboro High School, Paulsboro School District also operates Loudenslager Elementary School (330 students), Billingsport Elementary School (296 students), and Paulsboro Junior High School (155 students). See the Paulsboro School District district page for the complete list.
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