Chew-Powell House · Photo: Smallbones · CC0Gloucester Township’s public schools score below 74% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 27% of Gloucester Township’s students scored proficient, below the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Gloucester Township, 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 99% 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 Township’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 99% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Black Horse Pike Regional spends $25,532 per student and Gloucester Township $23,057, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Our Lady of Hope Regional School (private) and Erial Community Church Christian School (private) are 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 Township’s grade
C: better than 26% of New Jersey school districts, #361 of 465 New Jersey towns. Graduation is above the New Jersey average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Gloucester Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Gloucester Township · depends on your address
Chews Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 716 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Blackwood
Erial Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 643 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Sicklerville
Union Valley Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 530 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Sicklerville
6th grade in Gloucester Township · depends on your address
Ann A. Mullen Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 937 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Sicklerville
Glen Landing Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 795 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Blackwood
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 704 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Blackwood
7th grade in Gloucester Township · depends on your address
Ann A. Mullen Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 937 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Sicklerville
Glen Landing Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 795 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Blackwood
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 704 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Blackwood
8th grade in Gloucester Township · depends on your address
Ann A. Mullen Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 937 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Sicklerville
Glen Landing Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 795 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Blackwood
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 704 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Blackwood
9th grade in Gloucester Township · depends on your address
Highland Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,150 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Blackwood
Timber Creek Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,109 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Erial
10th grade in Gloucester Township · depends on your address
Highland Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,150 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Blackwood
Timber Creek Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,109 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Erial
11th grade in Gloucester Township · depends on your address
Highland Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,150 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Blackwood
Timber Creek Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,109 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Erial
12th grade in Gloucester Township · depends on your address
Highland Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,150 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Blackwood
Timber Creek Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,109 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Erial
Gloucester Township runs its own schools through grade 8 (Gloucester Township School District). From grade 9, students attend the Black Horse Pike Regional School District, shared with Bellmawr and Runnemede. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Gloucester Township
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 Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Gloucester Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Township | C | Gloucester Township PK–8 · Black Horse Pike Regional 9–12 |
| Washington | B− | Washington Township |
| Deptford | C | Deptford Township |
| Stratford | C+ | Stratford Borough PK–8 · Sterling High School 9–12 |
| Pine Hill | C− | Pine Hill Borough |
| Lindenwold | D− | Lindenwold Borough |
| Runnemede | C− | Runnemede Borough PK–8 · Black Horse Pike Regional 9–12 |
| Somerdale | C− | Somerdale Borough PK–8 · Sterling High School 9–12 |
| Magnolia | C− | Magnolia Borough PK–8 · Sterling High School 9–12 |
| Hi-Nella | — | Hi-Nella Borough |
Every school in Gloucester Township
16 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Camden Co JDC).
Questions about Gloucester Township’s schools
Are Gloucester Township’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Gloucester Township children attend score below 74% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #361 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 23%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Gloucester Township in?
Two districts: Gloucester Township School District runs grades PK–8, and Black Horse Pike Regional School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Bellmawr and Runnemede.
Where do Gloucester Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Highland Regional High School and Timber Creek Regional High School.
What is Gloucester Township’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Black Horse Pike Regional School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Gloucester Township spend per student?
$25,532 in Black Horse Pike Regional School District and $23,057 in Gloucester Township School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Gloucester Township?
Yes: Our Lady of Hope Regional School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 380 students) and Erial Community Church Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 108 students).
Parents talk
What Gloucester Township families are saying about school.
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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.