For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 716 students in South River, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in South River, NJ is South River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South River, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in South River have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
South River, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South River High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in South River, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South River High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 Montgomery Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4014
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4014
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in South River, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in South River, NJ include South River High School.
How many public high schools are located in South River?
1 public high schools are located in South River.
What is the racial composition of students in South River?
South River public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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