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Salem County Career and Technical High School

Q: Is Salem County Career and Technical High School a good school?

Salem County Career and Technical High School ranks 235 th of 434 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

235^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 434 New Jersey High Schools

Better than 46% of New Jersey high schools

Summary

Salem County Career and Technical High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Woodstown, New Jersey, with a student population of 733. The school is part of the Salem County Vocational Technical School District, which is ranked 384 out of 609 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, the school has consistently ranked in the middle range of New Jersey high schools, typically between 191-251 out of 400-434 schools over the past 10 years. Its performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 9-30% in math and 27-85% in English Language Arts. Compared to nearby schools, Salem County Career and Technical High School performs better than the lowest-ranked schools like Bridgeton High School and Penns Grove High School, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Clearview Regional High School and Kingsway Regional High School.

Despite these academic challenges, the school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91-98% over the past few years, and has low dropout rates, typically around 0-1.2% annually. The school serves a diverse student population, with significant representation of African American, Hispanic, and White students, and a higher proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. As a career and technical high school, Salem County Career and Technical High School likely has a strong focus on career-oriented education and skills development, which may contribute to its relatively high graduation rates and low dropout rates.

754

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,892

Per pupil spending ?

21.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

880 Route 45
Woodstown, NJ 08098-0350

(856) 769-0101

District: Salem County Vocational Technical School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.6%

Hispanic:

10.9%

African American:

7.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 53rd percentile in 2015 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the New Jersey average (89%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New Jersey average (44% vs 49% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg44%

New Jersey avg49%

235^th of 434

New Jersey public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 47% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

384^th of 609Salem County Vocational Technical School District among New Jersey districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	45.2	235 of 434	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.9	251 of 429	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.8	211 of 422	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.0	205 of 415	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.1	197 of 405	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.0	208 of 416	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.1	228 of 415	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	38.3	231 of 411	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	42.1	206 of 409	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	41.5	191 of 406	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.2	196 of 411	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.0	157 of 396	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.9	219 of 388	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	71.5	122 of 378	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.6	224 of 371	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	67.0	149 of 370	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	77.0	76 of 359	78.8%	★★★★☆
2007	83.4	31 of 361	91.4%	★★★★★
2006	69.2	129 of 357	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	50.4	220 of 351	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	68.5	121 of 348	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2003	21.4	287 of 343	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	45.6	142 of 283	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.1	74 of 282	73.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	39.2	268 of 426	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.0	271 of 420	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.3	236 of 416	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.9	260 of 414	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.4	182 of 402	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.2	221 of 408	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.5	263 of 403	34.7%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	41.0	237 of 406	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.7	234 of 403	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.5	202 of 385	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.0	121 of 382	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.2	142 of 374	62.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	59.0	112 of 377	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	41.6	196 of 358	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.8	126 of 344	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.8	156 of 324	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.2	89 of 326	72.7%	★★★★☆
2019	63.4	76 of 347	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	42.5	176 of 345	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	30.5	300 of 426	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.4	236 of 419	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.9	262 of 414	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.5	286 of 410	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.6	207 of 402	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.7	156 of 407	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.3	241 of 405	40.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	35.9	220 of 359	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.7	278 of 361	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.4	197 of 339	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.0	293 of 344	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.6	222 of 333	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	34.9	248 of 347	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.6	284 of 345	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.7	251 of 335	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.3	287 of 335	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.8	194 of 336	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.0	200 of 339	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	26.8	253 of 340	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)70th percentile+24 vs school

African American (2025)50th percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)42nd percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2025)39th percentile-7 vs school

Female (2025)37th percentile-9 vs school

Male (2025)30th percentile-16 vs school

White (2025)29th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs New Jersey (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts85%+4 vs state

Algebra II75%-7 vs state

Mathematics62%+4 vs state

Algebra I24%-6 vs state

Science19%-13 vs state

Geometry10%-46 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJGPA English Language Arts (2025)	NJGPA Mathematics (2025)	NJSLA-S Science (2025)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)	NJSLA Algebra I (2025)			NJSLA Geometry (2025)			NJSLA Algebra II (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJGPA English Language Arts 11th Grade	NJGPA Mathematics 11th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry 10th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salem County Career and Technical High School	Public	9-12	880 Route 45	Woodstown	08098	Salem County	Salem County Vocational Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 769-0101	754	46	16.5	21.1%	570 (75.6%)	53 (7.0%)	82 (10.9%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.4%)	45.2	235^th of 434 public high schools	45.9%		40.9	251^st of 429 public high schools	41.5%	16	85.0	61.5	18.7	27.8	15.2	30.6	24.4	9.7		9.4	75.0	75.0	$11,892	$1,955	$9,937
Woodstown High School	Public	9-12	Woodstown High School	Woodstown	08098	Salem County	Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 769-0144	550	50	10.9	25.3%	427 (77.6%)	40 (7.3%)	46 (8.4%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.9%)	45.6	230^th of 434 public high schools	47.0%		47.8	213^th of 429 public high schools	50.3%	17	82.7	58.7	29.1	40.1	22.4		19.7				64.4	64.4	$6,718	$06	$6,712
Salem High School	Public	9-12	219 Walnut St	Salem	08079	Salem County	Salem City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 935-3900	393	35	11.2	63.1%	94 (23.9%)	233 (59.3%)	55 (14.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	16.8	378^th of 434 public high schools	12.9%		17	372^nd of 429 public high schools	13.3%	6	59.8	39.5	26.4	6.2	5.7		5.6						$16,851	$1,191	$15,660
Penns Grove High School	Public	9-12	334 Harding Highway	Carneys Point	08069	Salem County	Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 299-6300	632	47	13.4	69.5%	97 (15.3%)	223 (35.3%)	295 (46.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	10.9	412^th of 434 public high schools	5.1%		19.1	362^nd of 429 public high schools	15.6%	50	60.1	23.5	10.7	12.8	3.3		3.3	8.3		8.3			$12,770	$969	$11,801
Pennsville Memorial High School	Public	9-12	110 S Broadway	Pennsville	08070	Salem County	Pennsville School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 540-6200	483	45	10.7	38.3%	343 (71.0%)	37 (7.7%)	71 (14.7%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.0%)	22.2	348^th of 434 public high schools	19.8%		27.1	327^th of 429 public high schools	23.8%	21	67.7	44.2	17.2	24.1	10.5		11.1	23.5		21.1			$16,929	$294	$16,635
Kingsway Regional High School	Public	9-12	201 Kings Highway	Woolwich Twp	08085	Gloucester County	Kingsway Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 467-3300	1,822	131	13.9	21.8%	1,305 (71.6%)	222 (12.2%)	190 (10.4%)	89 (4.9%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.5%)	51.1	195^th of 434 public high schools	55.1%		63.3	132^nd of 429 public high schools	69.2%	63	84.7	68.5	34.6	43.7	11.7	3.3	10.9	55.1		54.7	80.0	80.0	$7,679	$85	$7,594
Clearview Regional High School	Public	9-12	625 Breakneck Rd	Mullica Hill	08062	Gloucester County	Clearview Regional High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 223-2790	1,332	87	15.2	18.0%	1,049 (78.8%)	72 (5.4%)	108 (8.1%)	60 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (3.2%)	61.3	143^rd of 434 public high schools	67.1%		69.4	102^nd of 429 public high schools	76.2%	41		74.8	29.4	64.0	39.5	1.8	29.2	78.6		76.8	92.3	92.3	$7,784	$50	$7,734
Arthur P. Schalick High School	Public	9-12	718 Centerton Road	Pittsgrove	08318	Salem County	Pittsgrove Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 358-2054	482	43	11.3	35.5%	335 (69.5%)	42 (8.7%)	73 (15.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.6%)	35.3	290^th of 434 public high schools	33.2%		39.5	260^th of 429 public high schools	39.4%	30	77.3	52.9	30.4	37.0	10.0		10.0	32.1		32.1			$9,266	$12	$9,254
Cumberland Regional High School	Public	9-12	90 Silver Lake Road	Bridgeton	08302	Cumberland County	Cumberland Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 451-9400	1,161	85	13.7	37.0%	465 (40.1%)	215 (18.5%)	408 (35.1%)	14 (1.2%)	6 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	49 (4.2%)	17	377^th of 434 public high schools	13.1%		15.5	381^st of 429 public high schools	11.2%	4	64.5	30.5	9.2	22.8	9.3		9.1	44.4	0.0	35.1			$13,040	$379	$12,661
Glassboro High School	Public	7-12	560 Joseph L Bowe Blvd	Glassboro	08028	Gloucester County	Glassboro School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 652-2700	561	51	11.0	43.5%	161 (28.7%)	179 (31.9%)	152 (27.1%)	17 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.9%)	19.3	364^th of 434 public high schools	16.1%		24.3	333^rd of 429 public high schools	22.4%	31	68.8	33.9	13.3	22.2	8.0		8.0	60.0		60.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Salem County Career and Technical High School

Is Salem County Career and Technical High School a good school?

Salem County Career and Technical High School ranks 235^th of 434 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Salem County Career and Technical High School?

Students at Salem County Career and Technical High School are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Salem County Career and Technical High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 754 students attended Salem County Career and Technical High School.

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Salem County Vocational Technical School District

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