- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341272002608
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Paulsboro · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Paulsboro High School grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 341272002608 · Paulsboro, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 12.2:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Loudenslager Elementary School (330 students)
Paulsboro High School grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Paulsboro High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Paulsboro High School
390 students
- Loudenslager E
Loudenslager Elementary School
330 students
- Billingsport E
Billingsport Elementary School
296 students
- Paulsboro Juni 155
Paulsboro Junior High School
155 students
What this shows Paulsboro High School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paulsboro High School compares
Paulsboro High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$27,186
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Paulsboro School District reports $27,186 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), up 41.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.