For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 524 students in South River, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in South River, NJ is South River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South River, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in South River have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South River, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South River Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Montgomery Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in South River, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South River, NJ include South River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in South River?
1 public middle schools are located in South River.
What is the racial composition of students in South River?
South River public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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