Sayreville War Memorial High School is a four-year public high school located in the Parlin section of Sayreville, in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Sayreville Public Schools district.
Serving 1,764 students in grades 9-12, Sayreville War Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,764 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sayreville War Memorial High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Parlin, NJ, encompassing approximately 18.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 4.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sayreville War Memorial High School's student population of 1,764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,764 students
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
Year Founded
1939
School Rankings
Sayreville War Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sayreville War Memorial High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1392 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Asian
16%
11%
Hispanic
28%
35%
Black
17%
14%
White
35%
37%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Grey
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sayreville War Memorial High School's ranking?
Sayreville War Memorial High School is ranked #1392 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sayreville War Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Sayreville War Memorial High School is 89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Sayreville War Memorial High School?
1,764 students attend Sayreville War Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Sayreville War Memorial High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sayreville War Memorial High School?
Sayreville War Memorial High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sayreville War Memorial High School offer ?
Sayreville War Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sayreville War Memorial High School part of?
Sayreville War Memorial High School is part of Sayreville School District.
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