Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Gloucester City’s public schools score below 78% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation
In Gloucester City, 17% of tested students are proficient in math, below the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Gloucester City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.
From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Gloucester City’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 147 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Gloucester City’s, its schools beat 49%, higher than their 22% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey (the state reports Gloucester City’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $24,582 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 4 the district’s path is Gloucester City Middle School, then Gloucester City High School. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Gloucester Catholic (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Gloucester City’s grade
C−: better than 22% of New Jersey school districts, #380 of 465 New Jersey towns. Both inputs trail the New Jersey average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Gloucester City, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Gloucester City
Cold Springs School
Grades PK–3 · 839 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Gloucester City
Cold Springs School
Grades PK–3 · 839 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Gloucester City
Cold Springs School
Grades PK–3 · 839 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Gloucester City
Cold Springs School
Grades PK–3 · 839 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Gloucester City
Cold Springs School
Grades PK–3 · 839 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Gloucester City
Gloucester City Middle School
Grades 4–8 · 816 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Gloucester City
Gloucester City Middle School
Grades 4–8 · 816 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Gloucester City
Gloucester City Middle School
Grades 4–8 · 816 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Gloucester City
Gloucester City Middle School
Grades 4–8 · 816 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Gloucester City
Gloucester City Middle School
Grades 4–8 · 816 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Gloucester City
Gloucester City High School
Grades 9–12 · 739 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Gloucester City
Gloucester City High School
Grades 9–12 · 739 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Gloucester City
Gloucester City High School
Grades 9–12 · 739 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Gloucester City
Gloucester City High School
Grades 9–12 · 739 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Gloucester City’s public schools are run by Gloucester City School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Gloucester City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Gloucester City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester City | C− | Gloucester City |
| Brooklawn | C− | Brooklawn Borough |
| Camden | D− | Camden City |
| Haddon | B | Haddon Township |
| Westville | C | Westville Borough PK–6 · Gateway Regional 7–12 |
| Mount Ephraim | B− | Mount Ephraim Borough |
Philadelphia, PA borders Gloucester City but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.
Every school in Gloucester City
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Gloucester City’s schools
Are Gloucester City’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Gloucester City children attend score below 78% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #380 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 49%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Gloucester City in?
Gloucester City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,394 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Gloucester City kids go to high school?
Gloucester City High School, with 739 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Gloucester City’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Gloucester City School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Gloucester City spend per student?
$24,582 in Gloucester City School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Gloucester City?
Yes: Gloucester Catholic (Catholic, grades 7–12, 270 students).
Parents talk
What Gloucester City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Gloucester City → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.