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Woodbridge Township School District

New Jersey · Public School District
25
Schools
13,683
Students
$26,897
Per-Pupil Spend
+87% nat'l
36.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
93.5%
Graduation Rate
+7.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Woodbridge Township School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 13,683 students across 25 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,897 is above average for a US public school district. 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (25)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Avenel Middle School06–08587
Colonia Middle School06–08560
Fords Middle School06–08593
Iselin Middle School06–08849
Woodbridge Middle School06–08517
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Colonia High School09–121,356
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School09–121,371
Woodbridge High School09–121,558
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,897+87% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
58%
State
37.0%
Local (property tax)
57.9%
Federal
5.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (58%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
25
Schools
13,683
Students
37%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.5%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.5% graduation rate — 7.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,897 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 25 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Woodbridge Township School District?
Woodbridge Township School District has 25 public schools, serving a total of 13,683 students.
What is the graduation rate for Woodbridge Township School District?
The graduation rate is 93.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Woodbridge Township School District spend per student?
Woodbridge Township School District spends $26,897 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Woodbridge Township School District?
37% of students in Woodbridge Township School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Woodbridge Township School District?
No, Woodbridge Township School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Woodbridge Township School District serve?
Woodbridge Township School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Woodbridge Township School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Woodbridge Township School District is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.