Spotswood High School vs. South River High School
Should I attend Spotswood High School or South River High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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South River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
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Overview
Serving 729 students in grades 9-12, Spotswood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 737 students in grades 9-12, South River High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
729 students
737 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#854 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1083 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
198
181
Grade 10 Students
171
193
Grade 11 Students
188
187
Grade 12 Students
168
166
Ungraded Students
4
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
44%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
75%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%